Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
Summary
Twenty-three runners from seven countries competed in marathon races on drifting sea ice at the geographic North Pole. The event took place on a 1,055-meter loop on the ice, with runners wearing thermal gear and life vests for safety.Key Facts
- The races were held on drifting sea ice at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.
- Participants arrived from Norway on the French polar ship Le Commandant Charcot.
- Runners completed laps on a 1,055-meter loop on the sea ice.
- All runners wore thermal clothing and life vests as safety measures.
- Twenty-three runners from seven different countries took part.
- Denmark's Rikke Dam won the women's race with a time of 6 hours, 54 minutes, and 2 seconds.
- Wang Shengxian from China won the men's race with a time of 3 hours, 52 minutes, and 22 seconds.
- Organizers called the event the "world's coolest marathon."
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