Alex Bellini, a renowned adventurer, motivational speaker, and explorer, known for his incredible achievements in human endurance. He has pushed the limits of human potential, undertaking a series of record-breaking crossings and inspiring countless people around the world!
One of his most remarkable achievements is crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Genoa, Italy, to Fortaleza, Brazil — a journey of 11,000 kilometers completed in 227 days, from September 18, 2005, to May 2, 2006. This record-breaking adventure began after two unsuccessful attempts in 2004, one of which ended in a shipwreck. This epic journey presented him with immense challenges, including food shortages and severe weather conditions.
In addition to his ocean adventures, Alex ran across the United States from Los Angeles to New York in 70 days, finishing fourth among the remaining competitors. This incredible journey not only tested his physical limits but also inspired many to pursue their own dreams and personal challenges.
One of his most notable projects is Eyes on Ice, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about climate change and its effects on glaciers and polar regions. Alex and his team will focus on three main areas: Alaska, Greenland, and the Arctic Ocean. The project will launch in 2024, with Alex biking across Alaska, followed by Greenland in 2025, culminating in 2026 with an attempt to cross the Arctic Ocean to the North Pole. By undertaking these daring expeditions in extreme conditions and capturing the beauty of these regions, Alex and his team highlight the urgent need for environmental protection.
Since 2019, he has also been involved in the 10 Rivers 1 Ocean project, which aims to navigate the world's ten most plastic-polluted rivers. Alex and his wife, Francesca, along with a group of like-minded individuals, cruised on hand-built rafts made from recycled materials collected near the rivers.
Alex's expeditions take him to some of the most stunning and challenging landscapes in the world, including Vatnajökull in Iceland — the largest glacier in Europe — and the wilderness of Alaska