Gavan Hennigan

Gavan Hennigan

Country

Ireland

Birth - Death

1981 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Extreme environmental athlete who set a world record in rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean (2017, 49 days/11 hours/37 minutes). Former deep sea diver for oil exploration. Mental health and LGBTQ activist.

See Also

• LGBTQ Explorers and Adventurers
• LGBTQ Ireland

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.gavanhennigan.com/
• http://www.outsports.com/2017/2/5/14512714/gavan-hennigan-atlantic-ocean-gay
• http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/fitness/gavan-hennigan-s-story-from-alcoholic-and-addict-to-extreme-adventurer-1.2769335
• http://www.independent.ie/sport/gavan-hennigan-the-former-heroin-addict-who-came-back-from-the-brink-to-smash-world-record-35417466.html