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200960 minGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

On Thin Ice

200960 minGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

In 2009, double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell, TV presenter Ben Fogle, and Doctor Ed Coats competed in a historic race to the South Pole.

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In 2009, double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell, TV presenter Ben Fogle, and Doctor Ed Coats competed in a historic race to the South Pole.

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Alex Agnew

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In 2009, the first organized race to the South Pole since the historic expeditions of Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen takes place, featuring a competitive team of notable participants. Double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell, television presenter Ben Fogle, and doctor Ed Coats face extreme conditions and physical challenges as they navigate the harsh Antarctic landscape. This race not only tests their endurance but also highlights the spirit of adventure and exploration in one of the planet's most remote environments.

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