EXPLORER
Laura Dekker
1995 - Today

Laura Dekker
Laura Dekker (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlʌuraː ˈdɛkər]; born 20 September 1995) is a Dutch sailor. In 2009, she announced her plan to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed. A Dutch court stepped in, owing to the objections of the local authorities, and prevented Laura from departing while under shared custody of both her parents. In July 2010, a Dutch family court ended this custody arrangement, and the record-breaking attempt finally began on 21 August 2010. Read more on Wikipedia
Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Laura Dekker is the 498th most popular explorer (down from 491st in 2019), the 173rd most popular biography from New Zealand (down from 141st in 2019) and the most popular New Zealander Explorer.
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Among EXPLORERS
Among explorers, Laura Dekker ranks 498 out of 498. Before her are John Forrest, Ezra Meeker, Sue Hendrickson, Ann Bancroft, Marek Kamiński, and Tim Flannery.
Most Popular Explorers in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsJohn Forrest
1847 - 1918
HPI: 47.93
Rank: 492
Ezra Meeker
1830 - 1928
HPI: 47.47
Rank: 493
Sue Hendrickson
1949 - Present
HPI: 47.32
Rank: 494
Ann Bancroft
1955 - Present
HPI: 47.22
Rank: 495
Marek Kamiński
1964 - Present
HPI: 46.72
Rank: 496
Tim Flannery
1956 - Present
HPI: 45.52
Rank: 497
Laura Dekker
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.92
Rank: 498
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1995, Laura Dekker ranks 234. Before her are Danielle Campbell, Kensho Ogasawara, Karol Linetty, Kotaro Iba, Max Meyer, and Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein. After her are Álex Rins, Martin Ponsiluoma, Fabrice Ondoa, Jeonghan, Yahia Attiyat Allah, and Aleksander Barkov Jr..
Others Born in 1995
Go to all RankingsDanielle Campbell
ACTOR
1995 - Present
HPI: 45.00
Rank: 228
Kensho Ogasawara
SOCCER PLAYER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.98
Rank: 229
Karol Linetty
SOCCER PLAYER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.97
Rank: 230
Kotaro Iba
SOCCER PLAYER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.97
Rank: 231
Max Meyer
SOCCER PLAYER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.96
Rank: 232
Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein
NOBLEMAN
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.95
Rank: 233
Laura Dekker
EXPLORER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.92
Rank: 234
Álex Rins
RACING DRIVER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.89
Rank: 235
Martin Ponsiluoma
ATHLETE
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.89
Rank: 236
Fabrice Ondoa
SOCCER PLAYER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.83
Rank: 237
Jeonghan
SINGER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.79
Rank: 238
Yahia Attiyat Allah
SOCCER PLAYER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.78
Rank: 239
Aleksander Barkov Jr.
HOCKEY PLAYER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.76
Rank: 240
In New Zealand
Among people born in New Zealand, Laura Dekker ranks 173 out of 303. Before her are Rachel Hunter (1969), Brendon Hartley (1989), Ruth Park (1917), Greg Henderson (1976), Gina Bellman (1966), and Dan Carter (1982). After her are Kimbra (1990), Bevan Docherty (1977), Richie McCaw (1980), Aaron Jeffery (1970), Mark Paston (1976), and Jay Ryan (1981).
Others born in New Zealand
Go to all RankingsRachel Hunter
MODEL
1969 - Present
HPI: 45.85
Rank: 167
Brendon Hartley
RACING DRIVER
1989 - Present
HPI: 45.82
Rank: 168
Ruth Park
WRITER
1917 - 2010
HPI: 45.79
Rank: 169
Greg Henderson
CYCLIST
1976 - Present
HPI: 45.68
Rank: 170
Gina Bellman
ACTOR
1966 - Present
HPI: 45.66
Rank: 171
Dan Carter
RUGBY PLAYER
1982 - Present
HPI: 45.30
Rank: 172
Laura Dekker
EXPLORER
1995 - Present
HPI: 44.92
Rank: 173
Kimbra
SINGER
1990 - Present
HPI: 44.89
Rank: 174
Bevan Docherty
ATHLETE
1977 - Present
HPI: 44.83
Rank: 175
Richie McCaw
RUGBY PLAYER
1980 - Present
HPI: 44.38
Rank: 176
Aaron Jeffery
ACTOR
1970 - Present
HPI: 44.14
Rank: 177
Mark Paston
SOCCER PLAYER
1976 - Present
HPI: 44.09
Rank: 178
Jay Ryan
ACTOR
1981 - Present
HPI: 43.89
Rank: 179
Among EXPLORERS In New Zealand
Among explorers born in New Zealand, Laura Dekker ranks 1.