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MDS2006 /© Pierre-Emmanuel
Rastoin |
Lotfi Benmrad (745),
the professor
He’s sharing a tent with the
Ahansal brothers and when asked to
describe him, they waste no time
in replying « agharras
agharras »,
a Berber expression that translates
as “a decent, honest bloke”.
And rigorous with it. It all makes
sense given he’s professor
of both mathematics and piano. A
real music lover, he runs while listening
to Glenn Gould at the piano. Who’s
his favourite composer? Bach, « because
it’s more conventional »,
naturally. Now on his third MDS he
never fails to feature in the top
forty and has got the management
of his course down to something of
a science. But he doesn’t take
himself that seriously: “everyone
says I’m too serious but what
do you expect me to do ? Dress up
in a tutu at the finish line ? » This
grand mystic often explains that
he’s come « for a
spiritual experience and to strengthen
my faith.
I want to learn to be humble ».
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Buddhi (162), Kedar Singjali (163)
and Lawati Yambikari (161) |
MDS2006 /© Pierre-Emmanuel
Rastoin |
Tamang Furba Buddhi
(162), Kedar Singjali (163) and Lawati
Yambikari (161) : From Nepal to the
Sahara.
Around 200 years ago, the British made
war on Nepal.. They were defeated and
decided to incorporte Nepalese fighters
in the forces of Her Majesty. These
elite soldiers came from the Gurkha
tribe. Tamang Furba Buddhi (162), Kedar
Singjali (163) and Lawati Yambikari
(161) are their descendants. British
soldiers based in Brunei, they’re
taking part in their first Marathon
des Sables without seeming to suffer
that much. For a start they don’t
have a blister between them! They’re
accompanied on the expedition by their
gallant officer, Edward Janvrin (160).
The team may be a bit out of the ordinary
on MDS but has already become part
of the family. Donnebat! (thank you,
as they say in Nepalese) |
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Results 6 are available
(last update 15/04/06 - 22h50
french time)
number of dropping out (stage 6) : 0 |
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June 2005 : opening date for application.
31 july 2005 : application deadline.
28 february 2006 : closing date for fees.
07 april 2006 : departure* France/Morocco, transfer to first bivouac.
08 april 2006 : technical and administrative checks,
acclimatisation day.
09 - 15 april 2006 : the event.
16 april 2006 : transfer, dinner and night at hotel, relaxation,
lunch (at participants’expense), awards, entertainment,
dinner, night at hotel.
18 april 2006 : return* to France.
* those not taking the charter flight to and from France are required to book
their own flight arrangements. Contact your country representative for further
details.
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