Elliott

Hawdon

australia

Elliott is an enthusiastic outdoor sportsman and athlete, driven by the challenge of pushing his physical and mental limits to inspire others to take that first step towards achieving the seemingly impossible. An ex-Australian Army veteran with fifteen years of service, Elliott's passions extend to surfing, kitesurfing, running, and CrossFit. His inspiration to run in the 2024 Antarctic Ice Marathon comes from his two children, his wife, and the members of the Australian Wounded Warrior program.

Karime

Pinera

mexico

Twenty years ago, Karime fell in love with long-distance running, but the miles have taken a toll on her knees, leading doctors to advise her not to run one more mile. She always knew this moment would come, but she wasn't ready to hear it. Karime wants to experience the fatigue of following a training plan and the excitement of choosing her outfit for the run, feeling like a gladiator at the starting line. She wants to savor every mile, knowing these might be her last. She longs to feel the surge of emotions that flood your mind and heart when crossing the finish line. The Antarctic Ice Marathon will undoubtedly be her most challenging, as she will walk it, but she believes Antarctica is the perfect place to bid farewell to her greatest passion and have the honor of receiving her second medal of the 7 continents.

Rimantas

Simaitis

lithuania

Dr. Rimantas Simaitis, MCIArb, is a seasoned triathlete and long-distance running aficionado. He has conquered the Ironman an impressive four times and has participated in countless marathons and ultramarathons. In his professional life, Rimantas is a legal luminary, an extraordinary conflict resolver, and the dynamic force behind the Dispute Resolution Department at COBALT, one of the Baltic's premier law firms. His expertise extends beyond the courtroom. He is also a scholarly powerhouse, holding prestigious academic and scientific roles at Vilnius University's Faculty of Law and chairing the Arbitration Commission of the Lithuanian Bar.