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Orkney’s ultra-distance world record holder William Sichel (56) admits that his participation in the 1,000 Mile World Cup event in Athens, which began on Monday, is a “step into the unknown”.
At midday (UK time) on Monday, a field of 24 athletes, representing 12 nations, toed the line at the race venue, on the site of the former Athens International airport, 14 miles to the south of Athens city.
Runners will have 16 days to complete the challenge.
The last time a 1,000 mile race was held was in 2003, no man completed the distance, although three women managed to. |