Sweat, tears, grit, teamwork and a prosthetic limb made from plumbing components have all contributed to a Coast to Coast first.
The multisport race see athletes tackling a rugged 243 kilometres course across the Southern Alps - from the West Coast to Christchurch.
Last month, 54 year old Shaz Dagg from Feilding became the first female amputee to complete the two-day event.
