I Want to Row Across the Atlantic. But You Have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis!

J Clin Neuromuscul Dis. 2021 Jun 1;22(4):220-223. doi: 10.1097/CND.0000000000000332.

Abstract

We describe an individual with slowly progressive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who decided to enter the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a rowing event across the Atlantic Ocean, and completes it in 51 days in a 5-man boat.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / psychology*
  • Goals*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quality of Life
  • Water Sports / psychology*