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Cole Jake Johnston (February 22nd 1997- June 17th 2080) was a Canadian adventurer, explorer, entrepreneur. Cole was signed by Red bull sports for White water kayaking and had many sponsors. He is most recognized for the discoveries of 6 unmapped Islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The Johnston Islands were discovered on a solo sailing expedition on August 3rd 2032. The discovery of these Islands lead to the discovery of an unknown tribe. The tribe is now recognized today as the Maywob tribe which had a population of 2700 people. Cole is also known for his records in solo sailing smashing the previous world record of sailing around the world. Record holder Francis Joyon was beat by Cole (August 14th 2028) shaving 6days off of Francis 57 day world trip. Also he was a 6 time World Champion for Freestyle kayaking Championship.(2019-2025). Cole started kayaking when he was 6 years of age and hit his first set of rapids when he was 8. Cole not only rode massive rapids and waterfalls but was very familiar with Air sports. He started skydiving when he was 17 and after his first jump he couldn't get enough, Cole started base jumping and eventually moved onto base jumping in a wing suit, easily one of the most dangerous sports in the World. He had gone on various expeditions, all together logging over 5000 days dedicated to exploring and enjoying the outdoors in various Countries around the globe. He also took over the Gerber (Legendary Blades) endorsement after the passing of famous TV star and adventurer Edward Micheal Grylls also known as Bear Grylls. Cole Passed away on June 17th 2080, attempting to break the record of being the oldest person to climb Mt. Everest.

Early Years

Cole grew up in Northern Ontario, born into the world of the outdoors. He started many sports and expeditions as a child and was raised to survive in the outdoors which eventually developed into extreme sports and major expeditions around the world. Cole attended Elliot Lake Secondary School till grade 11 until he moved to Sudbury Ontario with a friend. After Graduation, Cole was accepted into many schools of engineering but instead followed what he knew best, the outdoors. He attended Laurentian University for their outdoor leadership program for 2 years until being signed to Red bull for White water kayaking.

 Sponsorships/Endorsements

After white water kayaking for the first time Cole was automatically hooked on it. He started when he was a young child and continued to descend rapids and waterfalls throughout University. He then attended some competitions and was recognized by Red Bull sports and signed and sponsored. He kayaked for years winning 6 Freestyle world championships. He retired from competition in the sport in 2025 after winning his 6th championship in a row and wanted to pursue different sports. Also Cole was an endorsement for Gerber (Legendary Blades) after the passing of Bear Grylls.

Around the World

On August 14th 2030 Cole broke the record for solo sailing around the world, he complete this feat in 51 days. His record still stands today, beating the previous record by Francis Joyon. Cole Ran into a few problems on the way when the mass of the boat had snapped in two while enduring 100km/hr winds. Miraculously, Cole managed to fix the mass and continue his journey around the world. Also during the same massive storm 40% of his food and resources were destroyed by the falling mass onto the boat. He conserved and rationed his supplies and still managed to make and break the record.

'''The Discovery ''' After many years sailing Cole wanted to go on expeditions around the Pacific Ocean, Sailing was a one of many passions Cole endured. Cole discovered a chain of Islands, which inhabited a tribe of ingenious people on them. The Maywob tribe was discovered on August 3rd 2030, the population when discovered was 2700 compared to 3 million today.