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World Service,31 Jan 2017,9 mins

Crossing Antarctica Alone

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In January 1997 Norwegian polar explorer Borge Ousland became the first person to cross Antarctica alone. It took him more than two months to ski across the frozen territory. He spoke to Louise Hidalgo about the highs and lows of his dramatic journey. (Photo Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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