About
Long-distance runner known for running ultra races that span hundreds of miles. He has held the world record for 100km on the treadmill at 6:26:08.
Before Fame
He began running when he participated in a 6.5km run through a forest. He then became a track runner before taking on longer distances.
Trivia
He has been sponsored by On Running and Red Bull. He has run over 100,000km or over two times around the world.
Family Life
He is from Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany. He has a girlfriend and they have a daughter. He has a dog named Oskar.
Associated With
He and Dean Karnazes are both ultra long-distance runners.
