Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
Twenty-three runners from seven countries participated in a marathon held on drifting sea ice at the North Pole. The event required strict safety measures, including armed guards to protect against polar bears.
Why it matters
The event highlights the extreme conditions of the Arctic and the logistical challenges of hosting international sporting events in remote, changing environments.
Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole Close Twenty-three runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole, organisers have said, in an event they dubbed as the "world's coolest marathon".
The races took place on drifting sea ice at the geographic North Pole in the Arctic, with competitors arriving from Norway aboard the French polar vessel Le Commandant Charcot.
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