Ian Adamson, Adventure Racing’s Most successful-ever racer, will participate at Adventure Week 2009
Press Release / 19.12.2008
“We are extremely honored and excited to announce that Ian Adamson, Adventure Racing’s most successful-ever racer will participate the “Crux and the Crucible†race as part of Adventure Week 2009 in Coeur d’ Alene, Jun 13—14, 2009.†*Ian is a true legend in the Outdoor world, with seven world championship wins, 20 world championship podium finishes and 18 international adventure race championship titles. He is a three time and current world record holder for endurance kayaking (262 miles in 24 hours.) Ian has competed internationally in adventure racing, canoeing, kayaking, orienteering and sailing. Ian has been a professional adventure athlete since 1997 and was co-captain of Team Nike until his retirement. (www.ianadamson.com)
Here are just some of Ian’s accomplishments:
International Adventure Race Highlights include
-Eco-Challenge - 1st 2001, 2000 and 1996, 2nd 2002 and 1997, 3rd 1995,
- Primal Quest - 1st 2006, 2004, 2003, 3rd 2002
- AR World Championships - 1st 2006, 2004, 2nd 2005, 3rd 2001
- Raid World Championships - 1st 2004 and 1998, 2nd 2005
- Raid World Cup - 1st USA 2003, 2nd USA 2005, 2004 and 2000
- ESPN X-Games - 1st 1997, 2nd 1996, 3rd 1995
- Adventure Xtreme, CO - 1st 2003, 2nd 2001, 3rd 2002
- Southern Traverse, 1st 1996, 2nd 1997 & 2005, 3rd in 2000
World Championships
- Adventure Racing: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006
World Records
- 1997: 24 Hour Endurance Kayak, 203 miles (World Record), Colorado River, Colorado and Utah
- 1998: 24 Hour Endurance Kayak, 217 miles (World Record), Yukon River, Yukon Territory, Canada
- 2004: 24 Hour Endurance Kayak, 262 miles (World Record), Yukon River, Yukon Territory, Canada
“I’m really excited about what they’re planning for Adventure Week in Idaho. It looks like it’s going to be a top-class event,†said Adamson. “When I retired from active racing, I truly retired, but I did leave myself one caveat, in that I would race if I could do it for work and it was a special event.†Adamson is currently working as Technical Advisor on the development team for Newton Running, who will be represented at Adventure Week. (www.newtonrunning.com)
“Newton has developed a revolutionary running shoe design that is causing a paradigm shift in the industry,†states Adamson. “I’ve been honored to join the team and excited to lend my experience to Newton Running’s ongoing innovation and design excellence, and I think they’ll be a perfect fit for the athletes at Adventure Week.†Newton is the winningest shoe at the Ironman World Championship over the past three years, and is gaining more converts daily with its revolutionary design.
When asked about competing again, Adamson was excited. “As far as racing next summer, I’ve kept my fitness up, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to put in a respectable effort. I’m looking forward to bouncing around in the woods at Adventure Week 2009.â€
Come and take part in Adventure Week 2009, and race against the greatest racer ever, one last time!!
