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George Kourounis

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George Kourounis

  • Was awarded a Guinness World Record for becoming the first person to reach the bottom of the Darvaza flaming gas crater in Turkmenistan. His descent into the "Doorway To Hell" was filmed for National Geographic program "Die Trying".
  • Born in Hull, Quebec and moved to Toronto, Ontario in the early 90's.
  • Is a Fellow of The Royal Geographical Society and a former Chair of The Explorers Club Canadian Chapter.
  • Was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2024.
  • Has filmed television programs on all seven continents, including Antarctica.
  • Hosted the television series Angry Planet, which aired for four seasons and was broadcast in over 100 countries.
  • Frequently explores and documents some of the most extreme environments on Earth, including active volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and caves.
  • Was named one of "Canada's Top 100 Explorers" by Canadian Geographic Magazine.
  • Is also a musician, and has played the electric bass since he was 14 years old.
  • Holds the title of Explorer-in-Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

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