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In 1984 the
Guinness Book of Records described Sir Ranulph as the "World's Greatest Living
Explorer". He was awarded the Sultan of Oman's Bravery Medal in 1970, the
Explorers Club of New York Medal in 1983, the Royal Scottish Geographical
Society's Founder's Medal in 1984, and both he and his wife received the Polar
Medal in 1987. In 1993 he was awarded an OBE for "human endeavour and charitable
services".
He has led
22 major expeditions to remote parts of the world including to both Poles. He is
the author of several books including The Feather Men the UK No1 Best Seller and
the most recent, Fit For Life.
Sir Ranulph
has recently run 7 marathons in 7 days with Dr Mike Stroud. An inspirational and
motivational speaker.
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