Sichel to take on ‘Mount Everest of ultra-marathons’

Orkney-based ultra-marathon runner William Sichel has announced that he will be attempting to become the first

Scot, first Brit, and first person over 60, to compete in the World’s Longest Footrace later this year.

William, from Sanday, is aiming to complete the Sri Chinmoy Self Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race within the 52-day time limit.

Described as the ‘Mount Everest of ultra-marathons’, the 18th edition of the event will, once again, take place on a half-mile street circuit in Queens, New York, from June 15 to August 6.

The full story can be found in this week’s The Orcadian.