Ian Adamson (adventure racer)

Ian Adamson
Medal record
Adventure Racing
Representing  United States
Adventure Racing World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1995 X-Games 1 Rhode Island
Silver medal – second place 1996 X-Games 2 Rhode Island
Gold medal – first place 1996 Eco-Challenge British Columbia
Gold medal – first place 1997 X-Games 3 San Diego
Silver medal – second place 1997 Eco-Challenge Australia
Gold medal – first place 1998 Raid Gauloises Ecuador
Gold medal – first place 2000 Eco-Challenge Borneo
Gold medal – first place 2001 Eco-Challenge New Zealand
Silver medal – second place 2001 ARWC Switzerland
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Primal Quest Telluride
Silver medal – second place 2002 Eco-Challenge Fiji
Gold medal – first place 2003 Primal Quest Lake Tahoe
Gold medal – first place 2004 Primal Quest Orcas Island
Gold medal – first place 2004 ARWC Canada
Gold medal – first place 2004 Raid Gauloises Argentina
Silver medal – second place 2005 ARWC New Zealand
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Raid Gauloises Europe
Gold medal – first place 2006 Primal Quest Moab
Gold medal – first place 2006 ARWC Sweden

Ian Adamson (born August 29, 1964) is an American former competitive adventure racer.[1] He is a television professional[2] and president of World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO).[3]

Biography

Adamson was born in Sydney, Australia. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney and later completed a Master of Science in Sports Medicine at Chapman University in Orange, California.[4]

While at university he focused on canoe and kayak, winning the Australian Universities Canoe Championship in C2 Wild Water in 1988.[5]

Career

Adamson began participating in competitive endurance sports in the 1980s, with a background in track, cross-country running, Nordic skiing, kayaking, triathlon, and orienteering.[1]

Over the course of his racing career, Adamson won adventure racing world championships and earned podium finishes in events such as Eco-Challenge, Raid Gauloises, Primal Quest, and the Adventure Racing World Championships.[6]

In 2004, Adamson set a Guinness World Record in endurance kayaking by covering 262 miles in 24 hours on the Yukon River in Canada.[7] He had previously held similar records in 1997 and 1998.[8]

In 1995, Adamson co-founded Team Eco-Internet, an adventure racing team that later received sponsorship from brands such as Salomon and Nike.[9][10]

Professional life

Following his retirement from competitive racing, Adamson became involved in sport governance. He is the founding president of World Obstacle, the international federation for obstacle sports, which includes disciplines such as obstacle course racing (OCR), Ninja, adventure racing, and calisthenics.[11]

Adamson worked at Newton Running Company[12] from 2007 to 2014 as Director of Product Development,[13] and later Director of Medical & Education [14] and previously in an advisory capacity as a sponsored athlete[15] for GU,[16] Giant Bikes,[17] Nike(2002-2007).

Adamson also works as a forensic expert in sport and recreation-related legal cases.[11] Drawing on his engineering and sports medicine background, he provides technical analysis and expert opinions in cases involving equipment, safety, and athletic performance.[3]

Filmography

Awards

  • 2006 Men's Journal Adventurer of the year[27]
  • 2005 Adventure Race Team of the Year[28]
  • 2004 Adventure Race Team of the Year[29]
  • 2002 RailRider Adventurer of the year[30]

Works

  • Author: Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing[31]

References

  1. ^ a b Kaplan, Jonathan E. (November 11, 2001). "When Adventure Racing Becomes Less Adventurous". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "NIC 3.0 Host is world-renowned adventure racer Ian Adamson!". The Nature Island Challenge. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Interview: Ian Adamson - International Obstacle Racing Federation - The Obstacle Method". April 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  4. ^ "IAN ADAMSON– Australia". International Parkour Federation. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  5. ^ "Adventurer of the Year and the Toughest Man on the Planet | RailRiders". www.railriders.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  6. ^ Gifford, Bill (January 1, 2003). "Is This Any Way to Make a Living?". Outside Online. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  7. ^ "Paddler Magazine". December 2005.
  8. ^ "Adventurer of the Year and the Toughest Man on the Planet | RailRiders". www.railriders.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  9. ^ "American team wins Eco-Challenge". CBC.
  10. ^ Peckham, Holly (June 12, 2003). "Aura360 Signs Nike All Conditions Gear and Balance Bar as Co-Title Sponsors of Elite Adventure Racing Team". BusinessWire.com. Retrieved June 12, 2003 – via BusinessWire.
  11. ^ a b "10 Questions with Ian Adamson - OCR Buddy". February 18, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  12. ^ Adamson, Ian (June 2013). "Ironman U". Archived from the original on August 28, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  13. ^ "Newton Running: Q&A With Ian Adamson, Newton's Director of Product Development". runblogger.com. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  14. ^ "Endurance Planet - Tawny Gibson Q&A With Ian Adamson, Newton Running's Director of Product Development". HealthFit University. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  15. ^ "GoLite". 2002.
  16. ^ "GU Energy". 2005.
  17. ^ "Giant Bicycles". 2005.
  18. ^ "Downeast Kayak Expedition". Vimeo. September 29, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  19. ^ "'World of Adventure' takes us kayaking down the Maine coastline | GrindTV.com". September 3, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  20. ^ The Raft, archived from the original on March 16, 2015, retrieved August 6, 2016
  21. ^ "Brian Catalina Entertainment". briancatalina.com. December 20, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  22. ^ "The history of the worlds premier adventure race, Primal Quest". Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  23. ^ "SleepMonsters Adventure Racing Reports - Mild Seven Outdoor Quest - Fun in the Sun". www.sleepmonsters.com. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  24. ^ a b "Japan Tobacco Inc. "Mild Seven Outdoor Quest..." - Dan Morris Photography & Video - Commercial, Product, Editorial, Wedding and Adventure Photography & Video". www.danmorris.com. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  25. ^ a b "Duathlon.com – All About Duathlon – Mild Seven Outdoor Quest". duathlon.com. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  26. ^ "Winning Magazine". Summer 1997.
  27. ^ "Men's Journal Adventure Issue". December 2006.
  28. ^ "Adventure Sports Magazine". August 2005.
  29. ^ "Adventure Sports Magazine". January 2005.
  30. ^ "Adventurer of the Year and the Toughest Man on the Planet | RailRiders". www.railriders.com. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  31. ^ Adamson, Ian (April 17, 2004). Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing: How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete. Emmaus, Pa.: Rodale Books. ISBN 9781579548360.
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