Because the Sydney Marathon steps into the highlight as the most recent Abbott World Marathon Main, there’s one celeb we’d prefer to see on the beginning line: Australian zookeeper and tv persona Robert Irwin. Following within the footsteps of his late father, Steve Irwin–higher generally known as the Crocodile Hunter–Robert often shares his wildlife encounters on-line. He’s an avid runner, even crossing paths with animals on his runs or whereas understanding. So why haven’t we seen him race but?
@robertirwinMy South Africa working buddy 🦒♬ authentic sound – Robert Irwin
“You simply by no means know who’s going to hitch you for the afternoon run–right now, it’s this huge bloke,” Robert stated in a TikTok video filmed in the midst of a run, turning the digital camera to seize a giraffe, looming only a few metres away. “Positively no mistaking the place we’re–welcome to South Africa.” He captioned the publish, “My South Africa working buddy.”
On one other run across the Australia Zoo, Robert encountered a radiated tortoise. “Little ironic working into this bloke when you’re on a run–these little guys aren’t in an excessive amount of of a rush,” he stated, pulling the reptile into his lap.
@robertirwinCatching up with our tortoises on my night run, I like these guys 🐢☺️♬ authentic sound – Robert Irwin
The Buderim, Australia, native has made it clear that discovering snakes, spiders or bats hiding in footwear or behind dumbbells mid-workout is simply one other day for him. He usually takes a video to teach his followers concerning the critter earlier than selecting it as much as take away it from hurt’s approach.
For the reason that launch of his current Bonds underwear marketing campaign, Robert has been the speak of the city. Followers are swarming across the new photographs, movies and behind-the-scene clips from the shoot, many stunned to be taught he’s solely 21. However regardless of his younger age, with almost 15 million followers throughout Instagram and TikTok, the wildlife photographer and conservationist has plain celeb standing.
It’s a 12 months of firsts for the Sydney Marathon–why not for Robert Irwin too? He’s bought the health, the vitality and the charisma. We are saying he (and any animal mates who can sustain) ought to make the 10-hour drive south to Sydney for August’s race.
