Marathon des Sables

Hippopotamus Attack Survivor and World-Renowned Speaker Paul Templer Announces Participation in the 36th Annual Marathon des Sables

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
Quality of life, Templer, Marathon, Sahara, Social stigma, Zambezi, Marathon des Sables, Method, Tami Erin, Caregiver, Parent, Residential care

While working as a safari guide, Templer and his tour group were attacked by a hippopotamus on the Zambezi River.

Key Points: 
  • While working as a safari guide, Templer and his tour group were attacked by a hippopotamus on the Zambezi River.
  • In an effort to rescue his guide colleague, Templer lost his left arm.After the attack, close to death himself, Templer began recovering both physically and emotionally.
  • Templer chose to use his experience and the media attention from his shocking story, to launch what became Templer Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
  • "Running the Marathon des Sables in honor of my daughter Erin is extremely important to me," said Templer.

Amy Palmiero-Winters Becomes First Female Amputee to Complete the Marathon Des Sables, the Toughest Foot Race on Earth, as Part of Disabled Sports USA Team

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Monday, April 15, 2019
Sports, Running, Long-distance running, Multiday races, Marathon des Sables, Sport of athletics, Marathon, Amputation, Elisabet Barnes, Amy Palmiero-Winters

Often called the toughest foot race on Earth, it is approximately the distance of six standard 26.2 mile marathons.

Key Points: 
  • Often called the toughest foot race on Earth, it is approximately the distance of six standard 26.2 mile marathons.
  • But in 1994 she was involved in a motorcycle accident that crushed her left leg.
  • It would be another three years after the amputation before she would be able to run again.
  • The Marathon Des Sables is a foot race, open to runners and walkers with several stages.