Duncan Slater, a British veteran whose legs were amputated, completed the ultramarathon race in the Sahara Desert in April, which is called the most difficult race on earth. He walked across the Sahara desert for 25 1 km at a high temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, becoming the first amputee in history.

When Duncan Slater finished ultramarathon in the Sahara Desert. Even with amputation, Dailystar.co.uk can still live. Slater, 38, served in the British Air Force. In July 2009, an explosion in Afghanistan broke his whole body except his right arm. The doctor told him that he could never walk again. However, he later chose to let the doctor cut off his leg so that he could walk with artificial limbs, and he accepted it gladly. Slater said: "I very much hope that through my efforts, I can inspire other patients and others to come out for help, and I want to prove that even if my legs are amputated, I can still have my own life." He also raises money for organizations that help the disabled. While completing the competition, he also achieved the goal of raising 20,000 pounds for disabled soldiers.

Even if you amputate, you can still have your own life? ITV challenge is another meaning: talking to yourself. According to the British "Sun" report, under the hot and dry weather conditions, the organizers require athletes to complete 25 1 km in six days, which is not only a physical challenge for them, but also for any athlete. There are 1200 contestants in this competition, about one third of whom are from Britain. Almost everyone comes to raise money for charity, and they all have their own motives and touching stories. He and his good friend Christopher Moore set out on April 9 to cross the Moroccan desert with about 10- 15 kg of food and equipment, which is equivalent to running six full marathons in six days.

? Daily Star _SWNS However, Slater said that although the process is quite difficult, the scenery is amazing. Every time the wind blows and the sand hits, it seems to pull him for several miles. In that unmanned environment, he can calm down and think and talk with himself while challenging, which is part of the reason that attracts him to participate.

This is Slater's second time to participate in the Sahara Desert Extreme Marathon. Last year, when he took part in the competition for the first time, he had to quit the competition because his prosthetic leg was damaged. Previously, he became the first amputee to reach the South Pole.

When slater challenged in antarctica. walkingwiththewounded.uk