Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a British-born Kenyan horse trainer and adventurer. She was a record-breaking aviatrix in the pi

Was a British-born Kenyan horse trainer and adventurer. She was a record-breaking aviatrix in the pioneer days of aviation, and is primarily remembered as the author of the memoir West with the Night.

Was a dentist, businesswoman, and physician, notable for being the first woman in the United States

Was a dentist, businesswoman, and physician, notable for being the first woman in the United States accredited with flying solo in an airplane. Her accomplishment (although dimmed by the existence of another flight by a US female earlier in the month) is

Was a California mountaineer, environmentalist, attorney and inventor. He was a law partner of Earl

Was a California mountaineer, environmentalist, attorney and inventor. He was a law partner of Earl Warren, later governor of California and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Robinson was a long time leader of the Sierra Club. In 19

Is an American rock climber. She was the youngest woman to send 5.14a, and is one of the only woman

Is an American rock climber. She was the youngest woman to send 5.14a, and is one of the only woman in the world to have redpointed a 5.14c traditional climb. She lives in Yosemite, California and Estes Park, Colorado, and is married to prominent American

Is an American surfer. She is known for surviving a shark attack in which she lost her left arm, and

Is an American surfer. She is known for surviving a shark attack in which she lost her left arm, and for overcoming the serious and debilitating injury to return to surfing. On October 31, 2003, Hamilton went for a morning surf along Tunnels Beach, Kauai

Is a retired diver from Canada, who represented her native country in three consecutive Summer Olymp

Is a retired diver from Canada, who represented her native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1968. She won a total number of three medals (two silver, one bronze) at the Pan American Games (1967 and 1971).

Was an American aviator and actor of French descent.DeLay tirelessly promoted aviation, while pushin

Was an American aviator and actor of French descent.DeLay tirelessly promoted aviation, while pushing the limits in the entertainment industry, especially through innovative performances. He implemented the first lighted airport in the United States on De

Made history as the first woman to captain the Boeing 747 jumbo jet. On the afternoon of July 18, 19

Made history as the first woman to captain the Boeing 747 jumbo jet. On the afternoon of July 18, 1984, Burns made her maiden voyage as Captain when she commanded People Express trans-continental aircraft 604 from Newark International Airport to Los Angel

Is a Danish and later Swedish diver who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Oly

Is a Danish and later Swedish diver who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Olympics, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Is a British synchronised diver, who dives for The Crystal Palace Diving Club. During the Beijing 20

Is a British synchronised diver, who dives for The Crystal Palace Diving Club. During the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics he took part in the Men's 10m Synchronised event. Aldridge and his 14-year-old diving partner, Tom Daley, finished in eighth position in

Also known as Betty Scott, was possibly the first American woman aviator (see notes).In 1910 Scott b

Also known as Betty Scott, was possibly the first American woman aviator (see notes).In 1910 Scott became the second woman, after Alice Huyler Ramsey, to drive an automobile across the United States and the first driving westwards from New York City to Sa

Is a Canadian Olympic diver. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta and began diving at age 12. She went

Is a Canadian Olympic diver. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta and began diving at age 12. She went to the National Sport School in Calgary, Alberta with many other top Canadian athletes. Hartley attended Handsworth Secondary School before going on to att

Was an American rock climber whose climbing career spanned five decades. Born in Wisconsin, he began

Was an American rock climber whose climbing career spanned five decades. Born in Wisconsin, he began climbing in California in 1955, and was a member of that cadre of Yosemite pioneers who first ascended many of its great walls in the 1950s and 1960s. He

Was an Australian surfer who specialized in big wave surfing. One of four sons born to a former surf

Was an Australian surfer who specialized in big wave surfing. One of four sons born to a former surf champion in Sydney, he was taught the fundamentals by his father and entered his first competition in 1958. Developing a passion for big waves, he became

Is a professional surfer from Santa Barbara, California. Martinez began surfing at age 6. When he wa

Is a professional surfer from Santa Barbara, California. Martinez began surfing at age 6. When he was old enough, he joined the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) where he went on to win a record seven national titles. After several injury pro

Was a Polish aviator, military, sports and test pilot.During the World War I he was commissioned in

Was a Polish aviator, military, sports and test pilot.During the World War I he was commissioned in the Russian Army, fought in infantry on the German front and became NCO. In 1918 he joined the newly formed Polish 1st Corps of Gen. Józef Dowbór-Musnicki. When the corps was disarmed by the Germans in May 1918, he got to Ukraine and, for a short time, served in the army of Ukrainian People's Republic. He returned to Poland after it regained independence and joined the newly formed Polish Army. He served in the cavalry during the Polish-Soviet war, then he volunteered for the air force.

Was a leading American rock climber in the 1940s and 1950s, with 30 documented first ascents to her

Was a leading American rock climber in the 1940s and 1950s, with 30 documented first ascents to her credit in New York's Shawangunks mountains. Along with Hans Kraus, she was a pioneering advocate of physical fitness and later developed a form of trigger

Was a Naval Aviation Cadet, experimental test pilot, author and businessman. In a flying career span

Was a Naval Aviation Cadet, experimental test pilot, author and businessman. In a flying career spanning the bi-plane era through the jet age, Guyton was perhaps best known for his test pilot years at Vought-Sikorsky (Chance Vought) and his participation in the development of the F4U Corsair and various other military aircraft including the OS2U Kingfisher and the radical Vought V-173 flying pancake.

Is a Soviet cosmonaut who flew two space missions of the Soyuz programme: Soyuz 5, and Soyuz 21. He

Is a Soviet cosmonaut who flew two space missions of the Soyuz programme: Soyuz 5, and Soyuz 21. He was the first Jewish astronaut.

Is best known for his achievements as an American sailor. Brad grew up sailing on Lake Sunapee in Ne

Is best known for his achievements as an American sailor. Brad grew up sailing on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire. He began sailing Star boats at age 13 and has progressed to become one of the top Star sailors in the United States. He qualified for his firs

Is an Australian international sailing coach and world champion sailor. Beyer is known for a high st

Is an Australian international sailing coach and world champion sailor. Beyer is known for a high standard of sportsmanship and athleticism, putting in many hours in practice sailing sessions and running innovative coaching programs. Beyer has achieved mu

Is a surfer from Huntington Beach, California. He won the 2009 U.S. Open of Surfing contest, and rep

Is a surfer from Huntington Beach, California. He won the 2009 U.S. Open of Surfing contest, and repeated again in 2010 by successfully defending his title against South African surfer Jordy Smith. He is a graduate of Huntington Beach High School. He is

Is an English former diver. He competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome at the age of 16, where

Is an English former diver. He competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome at the age of 16, where he took bronze in the 10 metre platform event. He was also Commonwealth gold medallist in the 1962 and 1966 games.