Stacey & Mike's Happy News: Ex Marine Summits Everest After Triathlon

A former Royal Marine has reached the summit of Mount Everest after swimming, cycling and running more than 8,000 miles.

Mitch Hutchcraft started by swimming the English Channel on September 15 and the 240-day challenge concluded when he topped the world's highest mountain on Sunday.

After swimming the 21 mile width of the Channel from Dover, Mitch cycled about 7,456 miles from Europe to Digha in India.

He then ran 559 miles to Kathmandu in Nepal, before starting his 223-mile trek to Everest base camp. His team said it was the world's longest ever ascent of Everest from sea to summit.

He has been raising money for a wildlife conservation organisation which also provides mental health support to veterans and others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and similar issues.


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