Dave Holby

Dave Holby-Wolinski
BCA
Dave Holby-Wolinski during his Guinness World Record attempt
Born (1980-12-25) 25 December 1980
Plymouth, Devon, England

Dave Holby-Wolinski (born 25 December 1980) is a British indoor rowing endurance world record holder. On 18 December 2010 he became the first person to row the virtual distance around the earth's equator (40,075 km) on a Concept2 land rowing machine, setting a new Guinness World Record of 934 days. The record appears in the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records[1][2][3]. His fundraising activities across 20 years have raised over £80,000 for both local and national charities, including Breast Cancer Now and Naomi House & Jacksplace.[4]

In May 2011, he was awarded the Mayor's Medal for his contribution to the borough of Basingstoke and Deane.[5] In July 2014, he was awarded a Chief Constable's Commendation Award by Hampshire Police for tackling an armed shoplifter during an attempted robbery. In January 2018, he was awarded a British Citizens Award for his charitable fundraising.[6][7] He is a regular compere for Basingstoke's Place to be Proud of Awards having won two awards himself for community service in 2010 and 2013. [8] [9]

Holby-Wolinski's completion of endurance challenges to raise charitable funds has so far seen him set twenty four world and five British indoor rowing records,[10] alongside rowing 30 marathons in 30 Days, [11] running 7 marathons in 7 days carrying a Viking Ship, [12] and completion of the London Marathon in full firefighter gear [13]. He is also known for completing official road races whilst carrying his 57lbs (26kg) indoor rowing machine on his back [14]

References

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  1. ↑ "Fastest row 40,075 km (equator) Concept II Indoor Rower (male)". Guinnessworldrecords.com. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Round-the-world rower Dave Holby claims his place in the record books". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Man goes 'round world' on rower". BBC News. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "Dave's Mount Everest Stair Climb for Naomi House & Jacksplace". NaomiHouse.org.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  5. ↑ "Dave Holby-Wolinski awarded Mayor's Award". Basingstoke.gov.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "Dave Holby-Wolinski awarded British Citizen Award". Britishcitizenawards.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "Dave the Rower lands national award". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "Time to take pride in Basingstoke". BBC News. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "2026 Basingstoke Place To Be Proud Award Winners". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Concept 2 World and British Records". Concept2.co.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  11. ↑ "Dave the Rower rows 30 marathons in 30 days". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "Charitable Vikings on the Run". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Basingstoke Dad to run London Marathon". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "Dave the Rower carries rowing machine for Half Marathon". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Silchester Dads break endurance record". Newbury Today. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  16. ↑ "Dads smash rowing records". Newbury Today. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  17. ↑ "World Longest Continual Row". Concept2.com. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  18. ↑ "Time to take pride in Basingstoke". BBC News. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  19. ↑ "Dave completes record-breaking row". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  20. ↑ "Dave Holby breaks another rowing world record". Daily Echo. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  21. ↑ "Dave the Rower leads team to rowing world record glory". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  22. ↑ "Dave the Rower and SpiderDad Mike Wilson join forces". Basingstoke Gazette. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
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