Tomasz

Grewinski

Tomasz “Tomik” lives in Warsaw, Poland, and works in show business. At 55, he has been an avid runner for 15 years, completing 30 marathons across 5 continents. His fastest marathon was in Hannover at the age of 53, clocking in at 2:59:23. Tomasz has also completed the World Marathon Majors. He plans to run the Sydney Marathon in September and, in December, will join the race in Union Glacier, Antarctica, to complete the All Seven Continents Marathon series. He is eagerly anticipating the emotions these races will bring.

Elliott

Hawdon

australia

Elliott is an enthusiastic outdoor sportsman and athlete, driven by the challenge of pushing his physical and mental limits to inspire others to take that first step towards achieving the seemingly impossible. An ex-Australian Army veteran with fifteen years of service, Elliott's passions extend to surfing, kitesurfing, running, and CrossFit. His inspiration to run in the 2024 Antarctic Ice Marathon comes from his two children, his wife, and the members of the Australian Wounded Warrior program.

Alfredo “Juny”

Laboy

puerto rico

Juny, a 52-year-old United States Air Force Colonel from Puerto Rico, discovered his love for long-distance running when he ran his first half marathon in March 2017. Since that day, he has completed 9 full marathons, 28 half marathons, and multiple short-distance races. Juny has completed marathons on six different continents: Air Force Marathon (Dayton, Ohio), Dubai, Kilimanjaro, Perth, Brasilia, and Barcelona, making the Antarctic Ice Marathon his seventh and final continent. He will dedicate this accomplishment to 7 Puerto Rican athletes he admires: Roberto Clemente, the first Latin American to be inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame; Felix “Tito” Trinidad, Boxing champion and Hall of Famer; Monica Puig, Puerto Rico’s first Olympic Gold medalist in tennis; Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Women’s 100 meters hurdles Gold Medalist; Carlos Arroyo, Olympic Basketball player; Amanda Serrano, Puerto Rican Boxing legend; Jorge Luis “Peco” González, Puerto Rican Olympic runner. Juny is also aiming to become the first Puerto Rican male to join the 7 Continent Marathon Club by running in the interior of Antarctica, not on King George Island outside the Antarctic Circle.

Karime

Pinera

mexico

Twenty years ago, Karime fell in love with long-distance running, but the miles have taken a toll on her knees, leading doctors to advise her not to run one more mile. She always knew this moment would come, but she wasn't ready to hear it. Karime wants to experience the fatigue of following a training plan and the excitement of choosing her outfit for the run, feeling like a gladiator at the starting line. She wants to savor every mile, knowing these might be her last. She longs to feel the surge of emotions that flood your mind and heart when crossing the finish line. The Antarctic Ice Marathon will undoubtedly be her most challenging, as she will walk it, but she believes Antarctica is the perfect place to bid farewell to her greatest passion and have the honor of receiving her second medal of the 7 continents.

Rimantas

Simaitis

lithuania

Dr. Rimantas Simaitis, MCIArb, is a seasoned triathlete and long-distance running aficionado. He has conquered the Ironman an impressive four times and has participated in countless marathons and ultramarathons. In his professional life, Rimantas is a legal luminary, an extraordinary conflict resolver, and the dynamic force behind the Dispute Resolution Department at COBALT, one of the Baltic's premier law firms. His expertise extends beyond the courtroom. He is also a scholarly powerhouse, holding prestigious academic and scientific roles at Vilnius University's Faculty of Law and chairing the Arbitration Commission of the Lithuanian Bar.

Rachel

Weinberger

united states

Rachel discovered her passion for running at the tender age of 9, but it was only later in life that she developed a love for travel. Running became her favorite way to explore new destinations, seamlessly blending her enthusiasm for both running and travel. Motivated by this unique combination, Rachel set an ambitious goal for herself: to run a marathon on every continent and become a member of the prestigious 7 Marathons Club. Her journey has taken her to over 30 countries, and she has successfully completed marathons on 5 out of 7 continents. Her accomplishments include finishing the New York City Marathon twice, as well as the Rekjavik, Bangkok, Cape Town, and Buenos Aires Marathons. The upcoming Antarctic Ice Marathon is set to mark her 6th continent.