Sam Cox

Antarctic world record attempt cut short due to suspected kidney stones

The ex-Royal Marine from Torquay in a bid to set a new Antarctic world record has been flown off the ice due to a suspected kidney stones.

After 32 days on the ice, skiing solo and unsupported for over 600km pulling all his supplies and equipment weighing 25 stone – Sam Cox last week traversed the Ronne ice shelf before climbing onto the mainland of Antarctica.

It was here...

expedition tent in Antarctica pitched on ice and snow

Ex-Royal Marine from Devon begins longest solo, unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica

Sam Cox has officially begun his world record-breaking solo unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica.

Sam first stepped onto the ice on Sunday 19th November, after travelling from the UK to South America and then on to the Union Glacier in Antarctica.

On Monday he crossed the official start line, before skiing 16km towards the pole.

Sam said: “Most of my first day was...

Devon man to attempt the longest solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica

In just two months, Sam Cox from Devon will attempt a world record-breaking solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica.

From his home in Torquay, Devon, Sam will be travelling to Antarctica this November for the start of a journey that's expected to take two months, and cover over 2,000 kilometres of unforgiving Antarctic tundra.

The adventure is set to smash the existing world...

Devon explorer to attempt the longest solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica

Devon’s Sam Cox has this week launched his campaign to complete a world record-breaking solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica.

From his home in Torquay, Sam will be travelling to Antarctica this November for the start of a journey that's expected to take two months, and cover over 2000 kilometres of unforgiving Antarctic tundra.

The adventure is set to smash the existing...

Sam Cox shows bridal collection

Corks popped and laughter was loud on Thursday night when Sam Cox presented her Spring/Summer 2015 bridal collection in the Spears Jewellery store in Plymouth on Thursday 30 April.

Guests drank champagne and enjoyed fabulous canapés from Rock Salt caterers whilst models India, Bethany and Lizzie showed off this season’s must-haves for Brides.

As one guest said, “I am getting...