Football referee Alfie, 20, said completing the 15,000km race across eastern Asia alongside trainee pilot Owen, 20, was the “best moment” of their lives. The pair, who were the “ones to beat” going into the final leg, secured the victory and the £20,000 prize after travelling from northernmost Japan to the Indonesian island of Lombok in east Asia without flights or phones. They saw off tough competition from mother and daughter Eugenie and Isabel, who came in eight minutes behind them, while brother and sister James and Betty came in third and couple Stephen and Viv came in fourth.
The last stretch of the race saw Alfie and Owen race along the beach and into tropical waters before they opened the guest book to discover they had reached the final checkpoint in first place. The best friends were elated as they screamed “we’ve done it” and hugged each other. Afterwards, an excited Owen said: “We came, and we saw, and we succeeded” while Alfie added: “Best moment of our lives.
Undeniably. Can’t believe it.” Following their win, the football referee said: “It feels like we took home some incredible memories, unbelievable experiences.
“We did this once-in-a-lifetime thing with each other, being the youngest two to ever do it. And then to win it as well, I mean, it’s incredible.” Mother and daughter Eugenie and Isabel arrived on the beach around eights minutes later to claim second place.
“We did it. We’ve come in a good second. If we were to los.
