Pat Farmer 'is a multiple world record holder for endurance running. He has run around Australia and across North America twice. Pat served eight years as a Member of Australia's Parliament, with three years as Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Science and Training.' He was awarded 'Achiever of the Year' in 200 by then Prime Minister John Howard, and he has 'raised millions of dollars for causes during his 20-year running career including Lifeline, Cancer Council, and Diabetes Australia.'
Source: Pole to Pole website, http://poletopolerun.com/
Sighted: 01/05/2012