Ronald Moreton Grant
OAM (born 1943) is an Australian
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength.
Within endurance ru ...
.
Running
In 1983, Ron Grant ran around Australia in 217 days. He completed the run anticlockwise, starting in
Brisbane
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, then
Townsville
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,
Mount Isa
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,
Darwin,
Perth
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,
Adelaide
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,
Melbourne
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,
Sydney
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and back to Brisbane. Grant maintained an overall daily average of , and was the first person to do it solo.
Recognition
Grant was named Queensland Sportsman of the Year in 1983.
[
He was named Queenslander of the Year in 1984.]Medal of the Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an Australian honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of then ...
in 1984.
See also
* List of people who have run across Australia
People who choose to run across Australia can choose to run from either of the geographical extremes of the continent, or from directly opposed cities on opposite shores. The westernmost geographical extreme of Australia is Steep Point, whe ...
References
Further reading
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External links
Ron Grant
Australian Ultra Runners Association Inc
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Australian male long-distance runners
Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia
1943 births
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
20th-century Australian sportsmen