Gavan Hennigan

Gavan Hennigan, born 1985, Irish Extreme Environment Athlete.

By trade a deep-sea saturation diver on oil rigs for over 10 years, in Hennigan became the "fastest solo competitor in the history of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, dubbed the world's toughest row." Hennigan completed the three thousand mile long journey in "49 days, 11 hours and 37 minutes."

Hennigan pursues snowboarding, mountaineering, ultra running, and rowing, raising over €12,000 for local Galway charities.