Three-legged record attempt (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Three-legged record attempt

8:10am Saturday 30th August 2008 in

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An attempt to beat the world record for the longest distance three-legged run in 24 hours will be attempted by a group of six lawyers from Sky’s headquarters in Osterley.

The team of six, aptly-named the Three-legged Eagles, will attempt to cover the 61 miles from Richmond Park to the Malawian embassy in London, to raise money for teaching projects in Malawi.

To add to the challenge they will run the sponsored race today in traditional Malawian costume.

All money raised will go towards building accommodation in Malawi to encourage teachers to move to rural areas where there is currently one teacher for every 61 pupils.

Martin Davidson, Sophie Lewis, Oliver Holland, Marie-Claire McCartney, Kate Lowes and Guy Le Grew are the six taking part in the record attempt, as part of the Times leadership challenge which combines effective leadership training with support for sustainable community projects in Africa.