Gabe Abrahams

Gabe Abrahams is a walker and world-record holder of Multiday events (Walking, Speed Walking, Beach Walking). He was born in the district of Les Corts, Barcelona, Spain (1966). He is a descendant by maternal line of the noble houses Solar de Valdeosera (La Rioja) and House of Elgeta (Basque Country), who were Lords of Gipuzkoa. His ancestors were also from other regions of Spain, Jews and Scandinavians.

 Toulouse-Lleida 

Gabe Abrahams walked 500 km from Toulouse (France) to Lleida (Spain), crossing Pau, France, when he was 20 years old. In 2000’s, he made his debut in sports like Beach Run and Nordic Walking. He broke several World Records.

 500 miles of Beach Walking 

In January 2014, Gabe Abrahams retired from these sports and he focussed on great walks of Multiday (Walking, Speed Walking, Beach Walking).

In August 20-29, 2015, Gabe Abrahams walked 500 km on the sand of Sant Adrià de Besòs, Badalona and Barcelona beaches in 206 hours and 30 minutes (8 days, 14 hours and 30 minutes). He broke Beach Walking World Records of 300 miles (482,803 km) and 500 km.

In June 03-24, 2016, Gabe Abrahams walked 500 miles (804,672 km) on the sand of Castelldefels, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Badalona and Barcelona beaches in 21 days. He broke Beach Walking World Record of 500 miles. In 2015 and 2016, he also broke the greatest distance of Beach Walking.

 1.000 miles in Barcelona Metropolitan Area 

Since 03-06 to 04-11, 2017, Gabe Abrahams walked with Power Walking technique 1.000 miles (1.609,344 km) between Barcelona, La Sentiu, Gavà (Garraf) and Castellbisbal (Barcelona Metropolitan Area) in 36 days and 5 hours. He broke the Speed Walking World Record of 1.000 miles and the greatest distance of Speed Walking.

 1.000 miles in Aragon 

Since 04-20 to 05-22, 2018, Gabe Abrahams walked with Power Walking technique 1.000 miles between Monzón and Zaragoza, on a circuit that crossed Aragon, in 32 days and 21 hours. Again, he broke the Speed Walking World Record of 1.000 miles.

 Around Navarra and Cinco Villas 

Since 01-28 to 02-06, 2020, Gabe Abrahams walked around Navarra and Cinco Villas (505 km) in 8 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes. He broke the Around Navarra and Cinco Villas World Record.

 10 days in Catalonia Coast 

In June 09-19, 2021, Gabe Abrahams walked with Power Walking technique 535,8 km between El Masnou and Vilanova i la Geltrú (Catalonia Coast) in 10 days. He broke the Speed Walking World Record of 10 days.

 1.925 km in Catalonia Coast 

Since 03-23 to 05-04, 2023, Gabe Abrahams walked with Power Walking technique 1.925 km between El Masnou and Vilanova i la Geltrú in 42 days. He broke 6 weeks Speed Walking World Record and the greatest distance of Speed Walking.

 1 week in Barcelona Metropolitan Area 

In May 17-24, 2025, Abrahams also walked with Power Walking technique 403 km between Barcelona, Badalona and Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona Metropolitan Area) in 7 days. He broke 1 Week Speed Walking World Record.

 Writer 

Since 2020, Gabe Abrahams was columnist and author in different media (Nueva Tribuna, Tercera Información...) and he wrote about sports, culture and history.

Abrahams wrote many biographical articles of world and Olympic champion athletes. He also wrote biographical articles about the painter Diego Rivera, the architects Modest Feu and Adolf Florensa or the musician Erik Satie.

In 2022, Gabe Abrahams published the book Caminatas de 1.000 millas, Barcelona 2017 y Aragón 2018.

In the following years, Abrahams also published the books Gestas deportivas: atletas, ciclistas, tenistas... (2023) and Olímpicos, biografías de héroes del deporte (2024), books that compiled biographies of great athletes of the 20th century.

 Multiday World Records 

 World Records  Marks  City & Date Multiday -Speed Walking- 1 week  403 km  Barcelona-Badalona-Cornellà de Llobregat, 05-17/24-2025 Multiday -Speed Walking- The greatest distance walked with Speed Walking  1,925 km  El Masnou-Vilanova i la Geltrú, 03-23/05-04-2023 Multiday -Speed Walking- 6 weeks  1,925 km  El Masnou-Vilanova i la Geltrú, 03-23/05-04-2023 Multiday -Speed Walking- 10 days  535,8 km  El Masnou-Vilanova i la Geltrú, 06-09/19-2021 Multiday -Walking- Around Navarra and Cinco Villas (505 km)  8 days, 22 hours and 10 minutes  Navarra and Cinco Villas, 01-28/02-06-2020 Multiday -Speed Walking- 1.000 miles  32 days and 21 hours  Aragon, 04-20/05-22-2018 Multiday -Speed Walking- The greatest distance walked with Speed Walking  1.000 miles  Barcelona-La Sentiu, Gavà (Garraf)-Castellbisbal, 03-06/04-11-2017 Multiday -Speed Walking- 1.000 miles  36 days and 5 hours  Barcelona-La Sentiu, Gavà (Garraf)-Castellbisbal, 03-06/04-11-2017 Multiday -Beach Walking- The greatest distance walked on the beach  500 miles  Castelldefels, Sant Adrià de Besòs-Badalona-Barcelona, 06-03/24-2016 Multiday -Beach Walking- 500 miles  21 days  Castelldefels, Sant Adrià de Besòs-Badalona-Barcelona, 06-03/24-2016 Multiday -Beach Walking- The greatest distance walked on the beach  500 km  Sant Adrià de Besòs-Badalona-Barcelona, 08-20/29-2015 Multiday -Beach Walking- 500 km  206:30  Sant Adrià de Besòs-Badalona-Barcelona, 08-20/29-2015 Multiday -Beach Walking- 300 miles  203:20  Sant Adrià de Besòs-Badalona-Barcelona, 08-20/29-2015

 References 

 Other websites 
 Gabe Abrahams. World Ranking -National and World Race Walking-
 Gabe Abrahams. enciclopèdia.cat, Enciclopèdia Catalana

Category:Spanish athletes
Category:Racewalkers
Category:Sportspeople from Barcelona
Category:Living people
Category:1966 births
Category:World record holders