PEDESTRIANISM EXTRAORDINARY
The extraordinary performances of F. Kaperirick, the famous Berlin pedestrian, are attracting the thoughtful attention of ■eientiffo ciroles. While physiologist*, physicians, and anatomists are speculating as to the seoret of Fritz's unique physical powers. Professor Alfred Kirchoff, of Halle, the celebrated geographer, compares his achievements with those of the historical pedestrians of the ancient Mexican postal service, known as the Taohaskis, and declares that he has proved himself to be quite thoir equal. The Professor continues : —" It is recorded, for instanoe, that the foot messengers constituting the Azteo post not infrequently traversed a distance equivalent to 385yds per minute. This statement has generally been regarded as mythical, but Fritz Xapornick has demonstrated its credibility, for his race from Berlin to Potsdam has matched if not exceeded it." We may add that Kaperniok, at the suggestion, it is said, of English sportsmen, has projected for the autumn a run of 2500 miles in aix oonsecu ■ tive weeks. If this is accomplished it will bo by far the most conspicuous example of human enduranoein this direotion on reoard. Ootober 7™Alexandra (Otago) B»oe Meeting.
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Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2339, 1 October 1881, Page 4
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