Rosie Swale-Pope
MBE Rose Swale-Pope | |
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| Born | Rosie Griffin 2 October 1946 Davos, Switzerland |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | Eve and James |
Rosie Swale-Pope (2 October 1946) is a British author, global adventurer and marathon runner. She is famous for having run around the world, sailing across the Atlantic in a small boat, and trekking across Chile on horseback.[1]
Many of her adventures have been done to raise money for charity and to spread awareness of prostate cancer.
Early life[change | change source]
Rosie Swale-Pope was born in Switzerland by a Swiss mother and an Irish father. Her mother died when Rosie was two years old, and she went on to live with her grandmother in Ireland. Rosie was home-schooled until she was sent to boarding school at age thirteen.
She began working for a newspaper at age 18, and very soon she began exploring the world on her own. Rosie married Colin Swale, and together they bought a 30-foot catamaran and sailed to Italy. Their youngest child, James, was born on board the boat.[2]
Adventures[change | change source]
Running[change | change source]
Swale-Pope is a solo trekker.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Brooks, Ben (2019). Stories for kids who dare to be different. New York: Running Press Kids. p. 143. ISBN 978-0-7624-6855-3.
- ↑ Swale, Rosie (1974). Children of Cape Horn. Elek Books. ISBN 0-236-17713-3.
Other websites[change | change source]
- Rosie's around the world website Archived 2006-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Clip from Channel 4 documentary 'In search of the Rain Gods'
- Rosie Swale Pope back from five-year world run (Video) at YouTube
- Pembroke Dock Civic Reception 2009 (Video)
- Rosie Swale Pope – Just a Little Tribute (Video) at YouTube
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