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Charles Rowell
Charles Rowell. The Celebrated Pedestrian. Born in Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, England, August 12th 1853. Height 6 ft. 5 ins. Weight 140 lbs. Winner of the Astley Belt. Representing the Long Distance Championship of the World; in the great International Six Days Walking Contest, at Gilmores Garden, New York, March 10th to 15th 1879, beating O Leary, Ennis and Harriman. And covering 500 miles and 180 yards in 5 days 19 hours, 58 minutes and 5 seconds. Date: 1879
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Charles Rowell, The Celebrated Pedestrian: Born on August 12th, 1853, in the picturesque village of Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, England, Rowell stood at an impressive height of 6 ft. 5 ins. and weighed a lean 140 lbs. This extraordinary man would go on to make history in the world of long-distance walking, becoming the proud holder of the Astley Belt, symbolizing the Long Distance Championship of the World. The stage was set at Gilmores Garden, New York, for the Great International Six Days Walking Contest, held from March 10th to 15th, 1879. The competition was fierce, with Rowell facing formidable opponents such as O'Leary, Ennis, and Harriman. Undeterred, Rowell covered an astonishing 500 miles and 180 yards in just 5 days, 19 hours, 58 minutes, and 5 seconds. His determination and unyielding spirit propelled him to victory, leaving his competitors in his wake. This photograph captures the essence of Charles Rowell's remarkable achievement, a testament to his unwavering commitment and physical endurance. Born in England, Rowell's name would echo across the globe, inspiring generations to come and cementing his place in the annals of long-distance walking history.
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