Benny Marr known as Ben is a Canadian professional extreme whitewater kayaker and 2018 rider of the year.[1] As a part of the Grand Inga Project team, he was a recipient of the 2013 National Geographic Adventurers of the Year award.[2] Other extreme kayaking projects include a one day descent of the Stikine River in British Columbia, and kayaking expedition to Papua New Guinea with Ben Stookesberry, Chris Korbulic and Pedro Leiva for the first descent of the Beriman Gorge.[3] [4]
Ben Marr | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benny Marr Canada |
| Occupation | Kayaker |
| Known for | Extreme kayaking, 2013 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, 2018 Rider of the Year |
| Notable work | The Grand Inga Project |
Grand Inga project edit
The Grand Inga project was the first kayak descent of the Inga Rapids in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Steve Fischer led Ben Marr and Rush Sturges[5][6] on the successful descent, the three becoming 2013 National Geographic Adventurers of the Year.[2]
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References edit
- ^ "Whitewater Awards - Results 2018". 27 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Steve Fisher, 2013 Adventurers of the Year - National Geographic". Exploration & Adventure. 2012-10-31. Archived from the original on May 16, 2017. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
- ^ "This is why Benny Marr will be your new favourite kayaker". Red Bull. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ^ "Locked in". Red Bull.
- ^ Congo: The Grand Inga Project, 25 April 2013, retrieved 2019-08-20
- ^ "Team | Congo - The Grand Inga Project". Retrieved 2019-08-20.