Georges Laplanche

Completed the Chicago, Paris and Beijing marathons as well as various trail runs and triathlons up to IronMan 70.3 series. Georges will complete the Northern hemisphere part of the Grand Slam at the North Pole Marathon in April. The 50-year-old international businessman, who has worked and lived in many places, is currently based in Beijing where he has conducted most of his North Pole preparation. However, he tries to keep up with training wherever his travels may take him. The married father of three boys also enjoys sailing, scuba and sky diving.