Aleksander Doba
Polish kayaker (1946-2021) · Poland · On the map · Athletes · Died at 74
Aleksander Doba was a Polish kayaker known primarily for his long voyages crossing oceans. In 2010 and again in 2013 he kayaked across the Atlantic Ocean westward under his own power. The two voyages were the longest open-water kayak voyages ever made. He was named 2015 Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic.
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In 2017 he completed an eastward kayaking trip across the Atlantic. He died while climbing Kilimanjaro after reaching the mountain summit.
Country
Poland
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1946 to 2021 · aged 74
