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In a world where we celebrate marathons, ultramarathons, and world records, one man has quietly redefined the limits of human endurance—not with speed, but with sheer, relentless determination.

Karl Bushby, a British former paratrooper, has spent the past 27 years walking an unbroken path around the globe. His feat isn’t measured in finish lines or medals, but in every step he’s taken without shortcuts, without flying, and without giving up. This is not a story about a runner—it’s the story of a man who set out to walk the world and never looked back.

In 1998, Karl left Punta Arenas, Chile, on foot with one goal: return home to Hull, England under his own power. What began as a wild dream has become one of the greatest adventures in human history—the Goliath Expedition.

Today, Bushby has walked over 47,000 kilometers (about 29,200 miles) across 25 countries, enduring landscapes and trials that would stop most in their tracks. He has crossed the deadly Darién Gap, walked the frozen Bering Strait from Russia to Alaska, swum the Caspian Sea, and navigated the crushing bureaucracy of closed borders. He’s been detained, deported, threatened, and tested beyond reason.

Through every setback—political, physical, or personal—Karl has honored a simple promise: never fly, never quit, never cheat.

As he approaches the final leg of his odyssey with a projected finish in 2026, Karl Bushby stands as a modern icon of perseverance. His footsteps are a tribute to human resilience, curiosity, and the belief that the world is still worth exploring—one step at a time.