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Helen Skelton

TV host

Helen Skelton

TV presenter (Blue Peter, Countryfile)

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5 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.

Helen Skelton marathon

Helen Skelton's recorded marathon is 4:15:29. Performance date: 2019-04-28. Age at the time: 35. This was a competition result. The source at irishnews.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

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2019 London Marathon · TV presenter, age 35

Source quote and limits
“Helen Skelton, 35, the former Blue Peter presenter, finished in 04:15:29”

Chris Evans heads to pub after completing fifth marathon (The Irish News / PA, 28 April 2019)

Date is the race day of the 2019 London Marathon.

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  2. 2019

    • Marathon4:15:29

      CompetitionTV presenter, age 35

      News report, irishnews.com2019-04-28 · age 35medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Helen Skelton, 35, the former Blue Peter presenter, finished in 04:15:29”

      Chris Evans heads to pub after completing fifth marathon (The Irish News / PA, 28 April 2019)2019 London Marathon

Helen Skelton Amazon kayak journey: 2010 miles

Helen Skelton's recorded Amazon kayak journey: 2010 miles is 3,235 km (2,010 mi). Performance date: 2010-02-28. Age at the time: 26. The effort is unknown. The source at alexdonohue.co.uk gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Sport Relief Amazon kayak journey · Blue Peter presenter

Source quote and limits
“kayak along 2,010 miles”

Helen Skelton — Alex Donohue / The Big Issue interview

The writer states the journey ran from Nauta, Peru on January 20 to Almeirim, Brazil on February 28, 2010. Date is completion day. This is a whole multi-day downstream river route, with rest days and support crew. Distance is converted from stated miles. No claim of a current world record is made.

  1. 2010

    • Amazon kayak journey: 2010 miles3,235 km (2,010 mi)

      Effort unknownBlue Peter presenter

      News report, alexdonohue.co.uk2010-02-28 · age 26medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “kayak along 2,010 miles”

      Helen Skelton — Alex Donohue / The Big Issue interviewSport Relief Amazon kayak journey

Helen Skelton Kayak distance in 24 hours: 75 miles

Helen Skelton's recorded Kayak distance in 24 hours: 75 miles is 121 km (75 mi) in 24:00:00. Performance date: 2010. Age at the time: 26–27. The recorded effort was a max or PR. The source at alexdonohue.co.uk gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Sport Relief Amazon kayak journey: 24-hour distance mark · Blue Peter presenter

Source quote and limits
“in a kayak by a woman in 24 hours (75 miles)”

Helen Skelton — Alex Donohue / The Big Issue interview

The profile places the achievement during the January–February 2010 Amazon journey. Exact day is unknown. Downstream river conditions and support crew apply. Distance is converted from stated miles. The article described a Guinness record at the time; current record status is unverified.

  1. 2010

    • Kayak distance in 24 hours: 75 miles121 km (75 mi) in 24:00:00

      Max or PRBlue Peter presenter

      News report, alexdonohue.co.uk2010 · age 26–27medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “in a kayak by a woman in 24 hours (75 miles)”

      Helen Skelton — Alex Donohue / The Big Issue interviewSport Relief Amazon kayak journey: 24-hour distance mark

Helen Skelton Namibia Ultra Marathon: completed 126 km course

Helen Skelton's recorded Namibia Ultra Marathon: completed 126 km course is 126 km (78 mi). Performance date: 2009-04. Age at the time: 25. This was a competition result. The source at sleepmonsters.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

Namibia 24 hour Ultra Marathon · Blue Peter presenter

Source quote and limits
“The race covers 126kms”

Runners Complete 24 hour Ultra in the Namibian Desert

The race release names Skelton as an eighth-place finisher and dates the race to Easter 2009. Month precision is retained. It describes desert terrain and temperatures above 42 C. The reported elapsed time conflicts with other accounts and is omitted.

  1. 2009

    • Namibia Ultra Marathon: completed 126 km course126 km (78 mi)

      CompetitionBlue Peter presenter

      News report, sleepmonsters.com2009-04 · age 25medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “The race covers 126kms”

      Runners Complete 24 hour Ultra in the Namibian DesertNamibia 24 hour Ultra Marathon

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