Chennai-based Irishman conquers sun and sand at the Marathon des Sables
The Hindu·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Con Anthony Conlon, a 54-year-old Irishman based in Chennai, completed the Marathon des Sables, a legendary ultramarathon across Morocco's Sahara Desert held April 5-11. Inspired by explorer biographies, Conlon participated in the week-long race considered Earth's toughest footrace to experience adventure firsthand.
Key Entities
Con Anthony ConlonChennaiMarathon des SablesMoroccoSahara DesertUltramarathon