Rosie Swale-Pope
MBE Rose Swale-Pope | |
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| Born | Rosie Griffin 2 October 1946 (aged 79) Davos, Switzerland |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | Eve and James |
Rosie Swale-Pope (2 October 1946) is a British author, global adventurer and marathon runner. She is famous for having run around the world, sailing across the Atlantic in a small boat, and trekking across Chile on horseback.[1]
Many of her adventures have been done to raise money for charity and to spread awareness of prostate cancer.
Early life
Rosie Swale-Pope was born in Switzerland by a Swiss mother and an Irish father. Her mother died when Rosie was two years old, and she went on to live with her grandmother in Ireland. Rosie was home-schooled until she was sent to boarding school at age thirteen.
She began working for a newspaper at age 18 and very soon she began exploring the world on her own. Rosie married Colin Swale and together they bought a 30-foot catamaran and sailed to Italy. Their youngest child James, was born on board the boat.[2]
Adventures
Running
Swale-Pope is a solo trekker.
Rosie Swale-Pope Media
Gibraltar, where the voyage began
Cape Horn, in Chile, at the southern tip of South America
Racers at a large ridge in the Marathon des Sables.
Rosie completing Cardiff Marathon in 2002.
References
- ↑ Brooks, Ben. Stories for kids who dare to be different (2019). New York: Running Press Kids. p. 143. ISBN 978-0-7624-6855-3.
- ↑ Swale, Rosie. Children of Cape Horn (1974)Elek Books. ISBN 0-236-17713-3.
Other websites
- Rosie's around the world website Archived 2006-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Clip from Channel 4 documentary 'In search of the Rain Gods' Archived 2023-02-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Rosie Swale Pope back from five-year world run (Video) at YouTube
- Pembroke Dock Civic Reception 2009 (Video)
- Rosie Swale Pope – Just a Little Tribute (Video) at YouTube