Colin O’Brady

Quick Facts

Full Name	Colin O'Brady
Occupation	Explorer
Date Of Birth	Mar 16, 1985(1985-03-16)
Age	39
Birthplace	Olympia
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington
Horoscope	Pisces

Colin O'Brady Biography

Colin O'Brady is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on March 16, 1985 in Olympia, Washington, United States. Professional mountaineer with endurance and mountain climbing skills who created Seven Summits and Explorers Grand Slam speed records in the year 2016. The following year He broke the world record for fifty U.S. High Points in 21 days.

The interview was conducted on the Today Show by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on the Today Show in January 2019.

O’Brady left Portland on December 25, 2015, flying to Chile and then Union Glacier in Antarctica. In January 2016, O’Brady began the Explorers Grand Slam. O’Brady was joined on parts of his Beyond 7/2 journey by various climbing partners and as a paying client with guides including polar explorer Eric Larsen, Vern Tejas and fellow mountaineer, Maria (Masha) Gordon.

O’Brady completed Ironman Japan in August 2015, his final triathlon race and placed 6th in the Pro division.

He was married Jenna Besaw after proposing to Jenna on the top of Ecuador’s third-highest mountain in 2014.

Colin O'Brady Net Worth

Colin O'Brady is one of the richest Explorer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Colin O'Brady 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He earned his bachelor’s diploma in economics at Yale University in 2006.

In December of 2018 He became the first adventurer on his own to travel across Antarctica without aid.

Following his retirement from triathlon, O’Brady and his then-fiancée Jenna Besaw created Beyond 7/2, a not-for-profit world record journey to inspire kids and communities to live active, healthy lives. O’Brady aimed to conquer the Explorers Grand Slam (Last Degree), an adventurer’s challenge to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents and complete expeditions to both the North and South Poles in world record time. O’Brady and Besaw financed the Grand Slam attempt through sponsorships from Gelber Group, Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and Mountain Hardwear, among others. The project raised funds and awareness to benefit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a non- profit organization that aims to combat childhood obesity. O’Brady proposed to fiancée, Jenna Besaw, on the summit of Cayambe, Ecuador’s third tallest mountain, on October 27, 2014.

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Who is Colin O'Brady Dating?

According to our records, Colin O'Brady married to Jenna Besaw. As of December 1, 2023, Colin O'Brady’s is not dating anyone.

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In the summer of 2018, aided by a small support team, O’Brady shattered the speed record for the 50 US High Points Challenge when he climbed the highest point in each of the 50 states of the United States in just 21 days, 9 hours, and 48 minutes. While reaching each high point, he invited local residents of all ages and backgrounds to come out to join him in setting a new world record; this piece of the project was coined “The Forrest Gump Effect”.

Facts & Trivia

Colin Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Colin O'Brady celebrates birthday on March 16 of every year.

How long did it take Colin O'Brady to cross Antarctica?

In 1997, the 34-year-old Norwegian pioneered a new route across the frozen continent, much of it never traveled by humans, over 64 days and 1,864 miles , to achieve one of the world’s last great geographical feats. Antarctica had now been crossed solo.

How long did it take Colin O Brady?

a historic world first. Colin was alone for the entire 932-mile, 54-day journey. It was an individual pursuit. Prior to this, a solo, unsupported, fully human powered crossing of the landmass of Antarctica had never been completed.

Who was the first person to cross Antarctica?

January 1773: Captain James Cook becomes the first recorded navigator to cross the Antarctic Circle.

What was the accident that Colin suffered?

While in Thailand, Colin suffered a tragic accident and was severely burned in a fire. His injuries covered nearly 25% of his body, primarily damaging his legs and feet. Doctors warned him he might never walk again normally, but Colin was determined to beat the odds.

What is hidden under the ice in Antarctica?

Scientists boring more than a mile deep into Antarctic ice have unearthed a mineral that’s rarely seen on Earth but found in abundance on Mars. Experts have long suspected that there is a vast network of rivers, lakes and estuaries underneath Antarctica, but until now these features have been poorly studied.