Ryan Sandes

Runner

Birthday March 10, 1982

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Cape Town, South Africa

Age 42 years old

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About

Trail runner who, in 2010, became the first person ever to have won all four of the 4 Deserts races, catapulting him up the ranks of the world's top endurance athletes. He has set records on routes like the Great Himalayan Trail and Fish River Canyon.

Before Fame

He graduated from South African College Schools in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Trivia

Time magazine named his feat of winning the 4 Desserts races as one of the most demanding endurance challenges in the world. 

Family Life

He married actress Vanessa Haywood.

Associated With

Like Zola Budd, he is a famous South African long distance runner.