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If you are afraid, don't do it, if you do it, don't be afraid
"... This mantra signed by Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, who died in 1227, was chosen by Madeleine Motelay to illustrate his legendary challenge: the Mongol Derby.
This young Parisian will celebrate her 25th birthday on July 24, the second day of what is considered the “longest and most difficult horse race in the world”.
Not sure that the candles and the cake will be out that day in the middle of nowhere, but his birthday present will indeed be to overcome this endless journey of 1000 kilometers in the heart of the Mongolian steppe.
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Inspired by the postal route that crossed the entire empire in the 13th century, this unique event of its kind brings together around fifty riders, every year, responsible for reaching the finish as quickly as possible, i.e. between 7 to 8 days for the winner, and in 10 days maximum for his pursuers, while respecting the physical integrity of the mounts...
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