Running Man

Running Man (ランニング・マン) is a Zanzibar Land mercenary noted for his high agility. He is well-versed in explosives and setting boobytraps that require his fast feet. He was once a well-known short-range runner who gained his fame during the Barcelona Olympics. His athletic career was put to an end when he was caught using steroids and he became a mercenary afterwards. He was involved in terrorist activities through all of Europe. He once served as a sub-leader to a unnamed French terrorist group and got his name from the German Special Police Force.

Running Man fought against Solid Snake in a gas-filled corridor during Operation Intrude F014. Snake managed to use Running Man's greatest asset against him by placing mines in Running Man's path.

Behind the Scenes

 * Running Man's name derives from the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie of the same name. He is one of the characters from Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake to not have his name retconned.
 * In the original MSX2 version, Running Man's French terrorist group was referred to as Les Enfants Terribles. For obvious reasons, the group's name was not mentioned in the PS2 version.
 * Although the group is unrelated to the project of the same name, the Metal Gear Solid 4 Database states that both probably drew their inspiration from Jean Cocteau's 1950 movie Les Enfants Terribles.