Dave Kunst
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Dave Kunst (born July 16, 1939) is the first person to officially walk around the earth.
[edit] Walk
His trek began June 20, 1970 and ended October 5, 1974. Dave started his journey in Waseca, Minnesota with his brother John, who died when bandits shot him in Afghanistan in October 1972. Dave was shot in the same attack but survived by playing dead.
"I walked 20 million steps" Dave says, figuring 31 steps per 100 feet "I wore out 21 pairs of shoes but I proved something to myself: If a human being makes up his mind, is determined, sets goals, he can walk around the world."
[edit] Other walkers
Other people who have walked around the world (or are attempting it) include: Arthur Blessitt, Ffyona Campbell, Karl Bushby, and Colin Skinner.
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