Here in the office we’ve been excitedly watching the progress of our old friend Ben Fogle, as he competes in a race for the South Pole. After a delayed start due to blizzard conditions, the 6 teams finally commenced the Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race on 4th January. This 495 mile slog over the Antarctic Ice-Cap was inspired by the race between Captain Scott & Roald Amundsen back in 1912 – Scott’s team arrived at the Pole five weeks after Amundsen, but sadly none of the team survived the return journey.
Team QinetiQ consists of Ben Fogle, double Olympic Champion James Cracknell, and junior doctor Ed Coats. They've maintained their lead since Day One, but they face tough competition out on the ice. You can keep track of their progress on the official Team QinetiQ website.
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