Marcus Pinsker

Completed numerous marathons and ultramarathons since his debut marathon in Berlin in 1995. Specifically, Marcus has run 9 marathons (Berlin 1995; Munich 2000+2001; Athens 2008+2011; Black Forrest 2009; Rome 2010; Hamburg 2010; Antarctica 2011), 3 ultra-marathons (Biel 100K 2010, SwissAlpineDavos 78K 2010, Kingston ON 6h run 2011), several half-marathons (Kiel 2004, 2006, 2007, Freiburg 2011) and mountain races (Zugspitz extrem mountain race 2009, Inferno half-marathon 2009). His finish rate has been 100%. Marcus has been interested in the history of polar expeditions for many many years. He hopes to join the Grand Slam in 2013. However, he believes that every continental race should be something special, not merely "collecting" another marathon. To this end, he is registered for the Comrades Ultramarathon (Africa) on 3rd June 2012 and also plans to participate in the Himalayan 100-Mile Stage Race in 2013 for Asia. Marcus has an MD and PhD in Neurosurgery and is Vice-Chairman of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the University of Freiburg Medical Center, Germany.