Aston has also walked across the ice of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest and oldest lake, and completed the Marathon des Sables.
James Cracknell, British rower and adventurer, competed in the 2010 race and became the highest placing Briton to ever compete in the race, finishing 12th.
Notable physical achievements include summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, and completing the Marathon des Sables, a 7-day race across the Sahara desert - considered the toughest foot race in the world.
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