An inspirational Faversham athlete is embarking on an endurance challenge like no other and will be one of only 22 to ever complete it.

Freddie Iron, of The Mall, will run 87 miles, swim more than 20 miles and cycle 180 miles in the epic Arch to Arc Triathlon in a bid to raise as much as £20,000 for charity.

He hopes the 300-mile triathlon, will raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support which has helped his father David battle cancer four times.

The gruelling test, organised by Enduroman, takes Freddie, 25, from the Marble Arch in London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, including the biggest challenge of swimming the Channel.

If Freddie completes the race, he will be the youngest ever.

The Enduroman events aim to push athletes to their limits and are not for the faint-hearted.

Starting at the Arch, Freddie will run 87 miles to Dover, swim at least 21 miles across the Channel to Calais in France and then cycle 181 miles to the capital.

The clock does not stop until he reaches the finishing line.

Freddie’s motivation is fundraising for a charity that has supported him and his family throughout his life.

David is a four times cancer survivor and Freddie hopes to raise £1,000 for every year his dad has lived with the effects of this devastating disease.

Freddie said: “We were lucky enough to celebrate Dad’s 60th birthday. Out of all the scenarios, this was an unlikely outcome that was only possible due to pioneering treatment, support and a whole heap of luck.

“Now there’s not much I can do to influence Lady Luck but there is something I can do to help support the many families affected by this atrocious disease, especially those that are not so fortunate. That’s why I’m supporting Macmillan.”

Freddie’s training has been intense with four, six and eight hour swims, runs and cycle rides now normality in his everyday life.

From Monday onwards, Ladbrokes will be the first bookmaker willing to take on bets for the time Freddie will take to swim the Channel, with all cash going towards his fundraising.

Freddie’s progress can be followed by clicking HERE or by following his Twitter HERE

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