A FORMER soldier who had an arm and leg blown off clearing landmines has completed one of the world's toughest ultra marathons.
Double amputee Chris Moon, 50, was celebrating yesterday after finishing the 135-mile Badwater run in Death Valley, California, in 55C temperatures.
The ex-Army officer from Strathaven, Lanarkshire, lost his right arm and leg in Mozambique in 1995.
He finished the course in less than 42 hours - an hour ahead of his target time.
Afterwards, the dad-ofthree posted a snap of himself online with his medal. He added: "Finished! 41 hours 58 mins 38 secs. Hurrah. Huge thanks for all your support. Time for a sleep."
Chris had previously done the course in 53 hours. His efforts will raise funds for charities including O2E, who help disabled and disadvantaged children.
After leaving the Army, Chris worked in mine clearing for HALO (the Hazardous Areas Life Support Organisation)
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