Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) July 3, 2007 -- Canadian Greg Kolodziejzyk set a new world record by pedaling his human powered pedal boat 107.9 miles in 24 hours.
"It feels great to break the world 24-hour pedal boat record," says an exhausted Greg Kolodziejzyk. "I have to admit that I was very impressed with the number of Calgary schools who, after hearing my KidPower presentations aimed to raise awareness about the childhood obesity epidemic showed up to support me and cheer me on during my pedal boat record attempt. It is very encouraging to know that our message of combining active living and healthy eating with achieving one's dreams and goals is getting through. However, right now, I am going to rest, recoup and then re-focus on my Trans Atlantic crossing and my continued quest to influence kids to live a healthier lifestyle."
Kolodziejzyk surpassed the record set in 2000 of 168.43 kilometers or 105 miles by Ironman World Champion and US cycling hall of fame member John Howard. The new record is 107.9 miles (173.76 kilometers) that was closely monitored by officials from the International Human Powered Vehicle Association who oversaw the entire process.
This marks the second major world record for Kolodziejzyk in less than a year. In August 2006, Kolodziejzyk broke the human powered world distance record by cycling 650 miles in 24 hours.
"My next challenge will be my most daunting," admits Kolodziejzyk. "Cycling 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in my human powered boat is a challenge that I am really excited about."
Before that can happen Kolodziejzyk has a lot of work ahead that includes testing "WiTHiN", his prototype boat that he will use to navigate the Atlantic and finding the right corporate sponsors.
"We are currently looking for like-minded organizations who value Greg's work with KidPower and his message of combining active living and healthy eating with achieving personal goals," says Carol Marie Short, North American Corporate Sponsor Liaison for pedaltheocean.com
To learn more about the boat Greg will use in his attempt to break the Trans Atlantic crossing record, please visit the official expedition web site at pedaltheocean.com
Copyright-free photographs of the 24 hour human powered boat record attempt and the Trans Atlantic human powered boat can be downloaded at http://www.pedaltheocean.com/photos/index.html
More information about Greg can be found at his web site adventuresofgreg.com
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