In a record breaking finish, the Sidmouth College 35-mile Ten Tors team managed to achieve the fastest time in the school's history, whilst being victorious at the finish line at this year's Ten Tors event on Dartmoor.

Out of the 400 teams that took part in the two-day, 35-mile hike, which took place over the weekend (May 11-12), Sidmouth College managed to secure first place.

The team, which consisted of students James Allen, Daniel Beauchamp, Alfie Hall, Jack Goodman, George Manley and Joe Ashby came in at 8:30am, just seconds ahead of the team that took second place.

Martyn Dudley, who led the group, said: "The team, plus student reserves, have worked incredibly hard training for the event, consistently showing their strength and determination despite enduring particularly harsh weather on our training walks.

"We're always impressed and proud of our Ten Tors teams as it is a really tough challenge and this year was extra special with the team stomping out the earliest finish in the College's Ten Tors history and also crossing the finish line first out of 400 teams!

"Everyone who participated in this year's event should be proud of their incredible achievement! They are all an inspiration and we hope they encourage others to be a part of this unique and rewarding challenge next year.

"Thanks must also go to the team of volunteers whose time and commitment make Ten Tors on option for Sidmouth College students. We look forward to Ten Tors 2020!"

Sarah Parsons, the school's principal, said: "I'd like to echo Mr Dudley's words, the students were exceptional and displayed a great deal of commitment to the Ten Tors challenge.

"Their hard work paid off in a fantastic weekend and an excellent result. The entire College are incredibly proud of the team and all the students, staff and volunteers who contributed, without them it could not have happened."

Picture courtesy of Sarah Hall.