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The Explorer's Grand Slam is an adventurer goal to reach the North Pole and South Pole , as well as climb the Seven Summits ( Everest , Aconcagua , Denali , Kilimanjaro , Elbrus , Vinson , and Puncak Jaya or Kosciuszko ).

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34-608: [REDACTED] Look up Grand Slam  or grand slam in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Grand Slam or Grand slam may refer to: Games and sports [ edit ] Grand slam, winning category terminology originating in contract bridge and other whist card games Athletics [ edit ] Grand Slam Track , professional track and field league Auto racing [ edit ] Grand slam (Formula One) , winning from pole position, leading every lap, and setting

68-543: A 1976 American game show Grand Slam (BBC TV) , 1980s televised contract bridge tournaments Grand Slam (TV series) , a 1990 American action drama Grand Slam (British game show) , 2003 Grand Slam (American game show) , a 2007 American remake Video games [ edit ] Golf Grand Slam (video game) , for the Nintendo NES Grand Slam Chess Association , a series of annual chess tournaments Grand Slam Tennis ,

102-459: A 1976 American game show Grand Slam (BBC TV) , 1980s televised contract bridge tournaments Grand Slam (TV series) , a 1990 American action drama Grand Slam (British game show) , 2003 Grand Slam (American game show) , a 2007 American remake Video games [ edit ] Golf Grand Slam (video game) , for the Nintendo NES Grand Slam Chess Association , a series of annual chess tournaments Grand Slam Tennis ,

136-467: A 2009 game for the Nintendo Wii Grand Slam (video game) , a 1997 baseball game Grandslam Entertainment , a video game company Bilbao Chess Masters Final or Grand Slam Masters Final, a culminating annual chess tournament Military [ edit ] Grand Slam (bomb) , a 10-tonne British "earthquake bomb" of World War II Exercise Grand Slam , a 1952 NATO naval exercise in

170-401: A 2009 game for the Nintendo Wii Grand Slam (video game) , a 1997 baseball game Grandslam Entertainment , a video game company Bilbao Chess Masters Final or Grand Slam Masters Final, a culminating annual chess tournament Military [ edit ] Grand Slam (bomb) , a 10-tonne British "earthquake bomb" of World War II Exercise Grand Slam , a 1952 NATO naval exercise in

204-598: A calendar year, or the tournaments themselves Pepsi Grand Slam , an annual men's professional tournament Grand Slam Cup , an annual international tournament Grand Slam (real tennis) , a player or pair winning all four major annual real tennis tournaments Wrestling [ edit ] AEW Grand Slam , an All Elite Wrestling event Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome , a 2021 New Japan Pro-Wrestling event Grand Slam (professional wrestling) , an accomplishment after winning all professional wrestling championships in

238-545: A calendar year, or the tournaments themselves Pepsi Grand Slam , an annual men's professional tournament Grand Slam Cup , an annual international tournament Grand Slam (real tennis) , a player or pair winning all four major annual real tennis tournaments Wrestling [ edit ] AEW Grand Slam , an All Elite Wrestling event Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome , a 2021 New Japan Pro-Wrestling event Grand Slam (professional wrestling) , an accomplishment after winning all professional wrestling championships in

272-458: A company. Other games and sports [ edit ] Explorers Grand Slam or Adventurers Grand Slam, one person reaching the North Pole, South Pole, and all Seven Summits during a career Ocean Explorers Grand Slam , performing open-water crossing on each of the five oceans using human-powered vessel Grand Slam of Curling , a series of annual curling bonspiels Grand Slam of Darts ,

306-405: A company. Other games and sports [ edit ] Explorers Grand Slam or Adventurers Grand Slam, one person reaching the North Pole, South Pole, and all Seven Summits during a career Ocean Explorers Grand Slam , performing open-water crossing on each of the five oceans using human-powered vessel Grand Slam of Curling , a series of annual curling bonspiels Grand Slam of Darts ,

340-496: A major professional darts tournament organised by the Professional Darts Corporation Grand Slam of Ultrarunning , for a person finishing four annual 100-mile footraces in the U.S. Grand Slam (PBA) , one team winning all three major Philippine Basketball Association tournaments in one season Grand Slam (figure skating) , winning all three major annual senior-level international competitions within

374-412: A major professional darts tournament organised by the Professional Darts Corporation Grand Slam of Ultrarunning , for a person finishing four annual 100-mile footraces in the U.S. Grand Slam (PBA) , one team winning all three major Philippine Basketball Association tournaments in one season Grand Slam (figure skating) , winning all three major annual senior-level international competitions within

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408-495: A single season Grand Slam (rugby union) , one national team defeating all others in the Six Nations Championship Grand Slam (shinty) , one club winning four annual shinty trophies Grand slam, in roller derby , a five-point scoring pass Grand Slam of Keirin , for a cyclist to win all six GI events (or three for women  [ ja ] ) Grand slam, in ski jumping, winning all four events in

442-417: A single season Grand Slam (rugby union) , one national team defeating all others in the Six Nations Championship Grand Slam (shinty) , one club winning four annual shinty trophies Grand slam, in roller derby , a five-point scoring pass Grand Slam of Keirin , for a cyclist to win all six GI events (or three for women  [ ja ] ) Grand slam, in ski jumping, winning all four events in

476-674: A year (see List of people who won the Philippine movie grand slam ) Films [ edit ] Grand Slam (1933 film) , an American comedy Grand Slam (1967 film) , an Italian heist movie Grand Slam (1978 film) , a Welsh TV comedy Music [ edit ] Grand Slam (band) , a band formed by Phil Lynott Grand Slam, a lineup of Juice Leskinen Albums [ edit ] Grand Slam (The Isley Brothers album) Grand Slam (Magic Slim album) Grand Slam (Spiderbait album) Grand Slam (Spinners album) Television [ edit ] 50 Grand Slam ,

510-621: A year (see List of people who won the Philippine movie grand slam ) Films [ edit ] Grand Slam (1933 film) , an American comedy Grand Slam (1967 film) , an Italian heist movie Grand Slam (1978 film) , a Welsh TV comedy Music [ edit ] Grand Slam (band) , a band formed by Phil Lynott Grand Slam, a lineup of Juice Leskinen Albums [ edit ] Grand Slam (The Isley Brothers album) Grand Slam (Magic Slim album) Grand Slam (Spiderbait album) Grand Slam (Spinners album) Television [ edit ] 50 Grand Slam ,

544-676: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Grand Slam [REDACTED] Look up Grand Slam  or grand slam in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Grand Slam or Grand slam may refer to: Games and sports [ edit ] Grand slam, winning category terminology originating in contract bridge and other whist card games Athletics [ edit ] Grand Slam Track , professional track and field league Auto racing [ edit ] Grand slam (Formula One) , winning from pole position, leading every lap, and setting

578-451: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Explorers Grand Slam The Ultimate Explorer's Grand Slam includes this, plus visiting every country in the world. The original concept involved the polar trips starting from accepted coastal points, involving long sledging journeys. Over time the significantly shorter, easier, and less serious "Last Degree" polar trips – from 89 degrees to

612-501: Is some consensus that a True Adventurer's Grand Slam is achieved by also visiting the magnetic north and south poles. As of 2022, all terminology and guidelines regarding polar data records are being conducted under the Polar Expeditions Classification Scheme (PECS). In 1998, David Hempleman-Adams became the first person to complete an Explorer's Grand Slam . In April 2005, Park Young-seok became

646-519: The 1999 National League Championship Series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, at Shea Stadium Equestrian [ edit ] Grand Slam (horse) , an American thoroughbred Equestrian Grand Slam , any of several events Grand Slam of Eventing , three particular world horse trials competitions Grand Slam of Show Jumping , one rider winning all three major annual competitions consecutively Grand Slam of Thoroughbred racing ,

680-463: The 1999 National League Championship Series between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, at Shea Stadium Equestrian [ edit ] Grand Slam (horse) , an American thoroughbred Equestrian Grand Slam , any of several events Grand Slam of Eventing , three particular world horse trials competitions Grand Slam of Show Jumping , one rider winning all three major annual competitions consecutively Grand Slam of Thoroughbred racing ,

714-770: The Mediterranean Sea Grand Slam Installation , a modification of the B-36 bomber to add nuclear weapons delivery capability Operation Grand Slam , a Pakistan Army offensive plan during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Operation Grand Slam, the US espionage mission which triggered the 1960 U-2 incident Other uses [ edit ] Grand Slam breakfast, a dish at Denny's restaurants See also [ edit ] Operation Grand Slam (disambiguation) Slam (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

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748-533: The Mediterranean Sea Grand Slam Installation , a modification of the B-36 bomber to add nuclear weapons delivery capability Operation Grand Slam , a Pakistan Army offensive plan during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Operation Grand Slam, the US espionage mission which triggered the 1960 U-2 incident Other uses [ edit ] Grand Slam breakfast, a dish at Denny's restaurants See also [ edit ] Operation Grand Slam (disambiguation) Slam (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

782-768: The US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing plus either the Travers Stakes or the Breeders' Cup Classic Golf [ edit ] Grand Slam (golf) , one player winning all four major annual tournaments PGA Grand Slam of Golf , an annual off-season men's competition Judo [ edit ] Grand Slam series , international judo tournaments held by the International Judo Federation Tennis [ edit ] Grand Slam (tennis) , one player or pair winning all four major annual tournaments in

816-523: The US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing plus either the Travers Stakes or the Breeders' Cup Classic Golf [ edit ] Grand Slam (golf) , one player winning all four major annual tournaments PGA Grand Slam of Golf , an annual off-season men's competition Judo [ edit ] Grand Slam series , international judo tournaments held by the International Judo Federation Tennis [ edit ] Grand Slam (tennis) , one player or pair winning all four major annual tournaments in

850-400: The fastest lap in a Grand Prix Grand Slam (NASCAR) , winning all NASCAR Cup Series majors in a calendar year Brazilian jiu-jitsu [ edit ] IBJJF Grand Slam , achievement of winning all four major championships Baseball [ edit ] Grand slam (baseball) , a home run with all bases occupied Grand Slam Single (October 17, 1999), the hit that ended Game 5 of

884-400: The fastest lap in a Grand Prix Grand Slam (NASCAR) , winning all NASCAR Cup Series majors in a calendar year Brazilian jiu-jitsu [ edit ] IBJJF Grand Slam , achievement of winning all four major championships Baseball [ edit ] Grand slam (baseball) , a home run with all bases occupied Grand Slam Single (October 17, 1999), the hit that ended Game 5 of

918-626: The first Australian woman and the 31st person worldwide to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam. In 2014, Jing Wang became the fastest woman to complete the (Last Degree) Grand Slam in 142 days. In 2014, Ryan Waters became the first American to complete the True Adventurer's Grand Slam by skiing full-length, unsupported and unassisted North and South Pole expeditions and climbing the seven summits. On April 21, 2015, Tashi Malik and Nungshi Malik became world's first twins and siblings as well as

952-589: The first South Asians to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam (Last Degree). On May 27, 2016, Colin O'Brady became the fastest person to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam (Last Degree), doing so in 139 days. He is the world speed record holder for completing the Explorer's Grand Slam (Last Degree). On April 12, 2017, Marin Minamiya became the youngest person to complete the Explorers' Grand Slam (Last Degree) at 20 years old. On 12th January 2024, Johnny Ward became

986-461: The first person to complete a True Explorer's Grand Slam . In 2011, former Wales rugby union international Richard Parks became the first person to complete the (Last Degree) Grand Slam within a single calendar year, doing so within seven months. On April 16, 2013, Vanessa O'Brien became the first woman to complete the (Last Degree) Grand Slam under a single calendar year, doing so in eleven months. On April 22, 2013, Cheryl Bart became

1020-750: The pole (at 90 degrees) – have been claimed as the Explorer's Grand Slam ( Last Degree ). The climbing community, the American Alpine Club , The Explorers Club , climbing companies such as International Mountain Guides, define the Explorer's Grand Slam as having accomplished the Seven Summits plus (at a minimum – the last degree of) the North and South Poles. There is some consensus that a True Explorer's Grand Slam means one will also have summitted all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres (26,247 ft) (14 + 7 + 2). Likewise, there

1054-592: The same edition of Four Hills Tournament Grand slam, in contract bridge, a contract to win all thirteen tricks in one deal S2 6.7 Grand Slam , an American racing sailboat design Entertainment, arts and media [ edit ] Grand Slam (G.I. Joe) , a character Grand Slam of Hollywood show business, winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards in an American entertainment career (see List of people who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards } Grand Slam of Philippine film industry, winning category awards from four major film award-giving bodies in

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1088-592: The same edition of Four Hills Tournament Grand slam, in contract bridge, a contract to win all thirteen tricks in one deal S2 6.7 Grand Slam , an American racing sailboat design Entertainment, arts and media [ edit ] Grand Slam (G.I. Joe) , a character Grand Slam of Hollywood show business, winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards in an American entertainment career (see List of people who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards } Grand Slam of Philippine film industry, winning category awards from four major film award-giving bodies in

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1156-417: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Grand Slam . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grand_Slam&oldid=1258917615 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

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