Summary

The 7th Antarctic Ice Marathon, has taken place in perfect conditions Thirty-six athletes from 17 countries braved the sub-zero temperatures and completed the 422km race at the bottom of the world Great weather produced ideal running conditions as the marathon got underway This resulted in a comfortable win for France's Clément Thévenet in a course record time of 3:4707 hrs Every competitor had to have their skin fully protected Clothing included a full balaclava, goggles, gloves and mittens, long johns, waterproof running pants and several layers of thermal clothing under a ‘shell’ Hydration for the runners is difficult to manage in the excruciating cold and sweating was one of the biggest issues for all the runners to deal with Mainly for safety reasons the course itself was laid out around the Union Glacier camp where markers were positioned in the snow and ice The race started at the Antarctic base camp of the Union Glacier, in the southern Ellsworth Mountains, just over 600 miles (100km) from the South Pole at 10:00 local time Competitors had to complete one and half laps of the course but were able to rehydrate themselves with hot drinks and snacks at one of five aid (check point) stations Despite the unfavourable terrain, every competitor managed to finish this unique race, beating the elements and for many achieving a personal dream It’s no wonder that this race is so alluring for marathon runners, the stunning surroundings make this one of the most beautiful and also challenging places on the planet In the men's event, Clément Thévenet from France took the lead straight away The 37 year old private banker was never challenged for first position setting an Ice marathon record time of 3:47:07 some 33 minutes ahead of 2nd place runner Alvin Matthews from the USA Nine ladies took part in the women's competition Yvonne Brown from London, England proved a decisive winner in a time of 4:26:10 while Emer Dooley (Ireland) and Alison Hamlett (GBR) finished second and third, respectively Results Men’s Race 1 Clément Thévenet (FRA) - 3:47:07 hrs 2 Alvin Matthews (USA) - 4:20:31 hrs 3 Matthew Von Ertfelda (USA) - 4:52:58 hrs Ladies Race 1 Yvonne Brown (GBR) - 4:26:10 hrs 2 Emer Dooley (IRL) - 4:41:30 hrs 3 Alison Hamlett (GBR) - 4:46:39

Source CONUS Archive
Record ID 336259
Story Slug ANTARCTIC MARATHON 2011 / HD
Location ANTARCTICA
Format VOSOTS
Date 12/02/2011
Archive Time 2:00
TRT 5:45
Supers HD QUALITY!
Video Description NICE PAN OF THE CAMPSITE, SIGNS TELLING HOW FAR IT IS TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING LONDON, NICE SHOTS OF MOUNTAINS, SNOW CAPS, SOTS, MAN TAPING HIS NIPPLES, NO I’M NOT KIDDING, GIANT SNOW MACHINE TAKING RUNNERS TO POSITION, MARATHON BEGINS, VERY BUNDLED UP RUNNERS, MOST HAVE FACE MASKS, GOGGLES, BEAUTIFUL SHOTS OF RUNNERS AGAINST SNOWCAPPED MOUNTAINS BACKDROP, RUNNERS GET A DRINK, RUNNER GOING POTTY IN SNOW MADE TOILET AREA, FINISHING RACES,
Description The 7th Antarctic Ice Marathon, has taken place in perfect conditions Thirty-six athletes from 17 countries braved the sub-zero temperatures and completed the 422km race at the bottom of the world Great weather produced ideal running conditions as the marathon got underway This resulted in a comfortable win for France's Clément Thévenet in a course record time of 3:4707 hrs Every competitor had to have their skin fully protected Clothing included a full balaclava, goggles, gloves and mittens, long johns, waterproof running pants and several layers of thermal clothing under a ‘shell’ Hydration for the runners is difficult to manage in the excruciating cold and sweating was one of the biggest issues for all the runners to deal with Mainly for safety reasons the course itself was laid out around the Union Glacier camp where markers were positioned in the snow and ice The race started at the Antarctic base camp of the Union Glacier, in the southern Ellsworth Mountains, just over 600 miles (100km) from the South Pole at 10:00 local time Competitors had to complete one and half laps of the course but were able to rehydrate themselves with hot drinks and snacks at one of five aid (check point) stations Despite the unfavourable terrain, every competitor managed to finish this unique race, beating the elements and for many achieving a personal dream It’s no wonder that this race is so alluring for marathon runners, the stunning surroundings make this one of the most beautiful and also challenging places on the planet In the men's event, Clément Thévenet from France took the lead straight away The 37 year old private banker was never challenged for first position setting an Ice marathon record time of 3:47:07 some 33 minutes ahead of 2nd place runner Alvin Matthews from the USA Nine ladies took part in the women's competition Yvonne Brown from London, England proved a decisive winner in a time of 4:26:10 while Emer Dooley (Ireland) and Alison Hamlett (GBR) finished second and third, respectively Results Men’s Race 1 Clément Thévenet (FRA) - 3:47:07 hrs 2 Alvin Matthews (USA) - 4:20:31 hrs 3 Matthew Von Ertfelda (USA) - 4:52:58 hrs Ladies Race 1 Yvonne Brown (GBR) - 4:26:10 hrs 2 Emer Dooley (IRL) - 4:41:30 hrs 3 Alison Hamlett (GBR) - 4:46:39
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Keywords

EXTREME SPORTS
SPORTING
EVENT
COLD
WINTER
ATHLETE
COMPETITION
STUNTS
WARRIOR
SNOW
FREEZING
FROZEN
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