Ranulph Fiennes digs in to complete ultra marathon in desert

The coach of adventurer Ranulph Fiennes has revealed the 71-year-old explorer is overtaking people a quarter of his age during the Marathon des Sables.

Ranulph Fiennes digs in to complete ultra marathon in desert
Tue, 07 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
James Rothwell

Fiennes is facing temperatures of more than 50C and endless sand dunes in the challenge, dubbed the toughest footrace on Earth.

He hopes to raise €1.35m for UK charity Marie Curie.

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