Hans-Jacob Berntsen

Completed 257 marathons to date as well as numerous ultramarathons and an Ironman. A former special forces soldier, Hans is the most decorated Norwegian soldier in peace time and received the Medal of Honour from the King and Queen of Norway. He has served in numerous countries and taken part in various sporting events across the globe. In addition to his running achievements, Hans has completed 15 triathlons, cycled the Trondheim to Oslo (600km) one-day bike event five times, and is ten-time race walking champion of Norway. Hans will be the first Norwegian to run the North Pole Marathon. He is 66-years-old and lives in the city of Bergen on the west coast of Norway.