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21st Century Adventurer Award

With this award we celebrate the most inspiring adventurers of our time.

This voting for the 21st Century Adventurer Award 2024 is over.
The winners of the voting prize will be notified by email in the next few weeks.

Get to know our nominees for 2024

Simone Moro

Get to know Simone

Boris Herrmann

Get to know Boris

Nasim Eshqi

Get to know Nasim

DEFENDER and EOFT proudly present last year's winner

Jonas Deichmann

Endurance athlete & cycling adventurer

From manager to adventurer: a few years ago, Jonas swapped his office chair for a bicycle saddle and crossed Europe and South America, among other places, on his bike. Most recently, he set a new world record in the disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. In his triathlon around the world, he covered the distance of 120 Ironman.

That's what the jury says:

"Jonas Deichmann has shown us how important it is to think in small steps in a big project. Thanks to this strategy, he never lost sight of the goal - and we can all take that as a model."

— Christian Löer, jury member of the 21st Century Adventurer Award

"With his journey around the world, he has not only shown that there are hardly any physical and mental limits if you believe in your goal with fire and passion. Above all, he has left behind borders built up by us humans, collected the dust of all countries in the tread of his shoes in a way that binds people together, and shown with this world triathlon that we can solve all the challenges of our time with courage, endurance, will and love."

— Thomas Huber, jury member of the 21st Century Adventurer Award

“Jonas embodies the true spirit of adventure. He constantly pushes his limits, taking on extreme challenges [...]. His willingness to embrace discomfort and embrace the unknown is truly admirable. Furthermore, Jonas uses his adventures to raise awareness and support charitable causes. [...] His dedication to making a positive impact on the world sets him apart as an adventurer."

— Mathis Dumas, jury member of the 21st Century Adventurer Award

21st Century Adventurer winner

2023, 2021 & 2019

Winner 2023

Jonas Deichmann

Endurance athlete & cycling adventurer
From manager to adventurer: a few years ago, Jonas swapped his office chair for a bicycle saddle and crossed Europe and South America, among other places, on his bike. Most recently, he set a new world record in the disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. In his triathlon around the world, he covered the distance of 120 Ironman.

He receives the 21st Century Adventurer Award 2023.

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Winner 2021

Renan Ozturk

Filmmaker & alpinist
Starting out as a climber, Renan Ozturk found his true calling when he first picked up a camera.
Since then, the photographer and filmmaker has documented stories in the most remote corners of the world for award-winning films.

He will receive the 21st Century Adventurer Award 2021 for his work.

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Winner 2019

Sarah McNair-Landry

Adventurer & Master Polar Guide
The Canadian polar explorer was chosen by the jury to win the first ever 21st Century Adventurer Award.
Sarah grew up with the Arctic Ocean and a team of dogs in her backyard. She is the youngest person to travel to both the North and South Pole, traverse the Greenland Ice Cap five times, venture into the Gobi Desert, guide an expedition to both the South and North Pole, and more recently kite ski 3,300 km retracing the Northwest Passage.

Being the winner of the 21st Century Adventurer Award 2019, Sarah was part of the E.O.F.T. 19/20 with the film "Freedom to Roam".

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Hall of fame

All nominees and winner of the 21st Century Adventurer Award

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About the award

With this award, we celebrate the most inspiring adventurers of our time, and you help decide which nominee wins!

In the saddle of a touring bike, clicked into backcountry skis, or sending a line up a rock face—the nominees of this year's award find their own way into adventure. They confront physical and mental challenges and experience unforgettable moments. Whether setting new records on a bike, on foot, or in the water, these adventurers of the 21st century are characterized by their curiosity, their courage, and their gift for sharing their unique journeys with us. These touching stories inspire us to seek and find our own adventures!

The 21st Century Adventurer Award comes with a prize of 20,000 euros, which can be used to fund the next expedition.

Above and Beyond

Defender

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