Sichel completes epic race in New York

Orkney ultra-marathon runner William Sichel has completed his 3,100-mile race in New York.

William, 60, from Sanday, has been competing in the Sri Chimnoy Self-Transcendance Race daily since June 15, and finished it in the early hours of this morning.

He reached 3,100 miles in 50 days, 15 hours, six minutes and four seconds — well within the 52-day limit.

By competing the event, William is set to achieve a series of new records at Scottish, British and World levels and is the first Briton, the first person over the age of 60, and the oldest person to complete the 3,100-mile distance within the official time limit.