Plennie L. Wingo

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Plennie L. Wingo born?January 24, 1895
2. What nationality was Plennie L. Wingo?American
3. What is the total distance covered?Approximately 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
4. What is the age at completion?36 years old
5. Who was Plennie L. Wingo?Plennie L. Wingo was an American man born in 1895 who became famous for walking backwards across the world.
6. How far did he walk backwards?He walked about 8,000 miles, which is roughly one‑third of the Earth's circumference.

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