Irishman runs marathons at North and South Poles

A 35-year-old Irishman has become the first person in history to run a marathon at both the North and South Poles.

Irishman runs marathons at North and South Poles

A 35-year-old Irishman has become the first person in history to run a marathon at both the North and South Poles.

Yesterday, Richard Donovan ran 26.2 miles at the North Pole in three hours and 48 minutes, despite a 60 degree wind chill and 60kmph winds.

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