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This challenge has been created to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the 157 JADOTVILLE TIGERS from the 35th Infantry Battalion who fought unaided for 5 days in 1961. The challenge will allow you to contribute whatever kilometres you can manage to a combined total of 24,000 kilometres over the 5 days of the event. Although it is predominantly a cycling challenge, you can take part by either cycling, running, walking or even swimming. The Aim of the Challenge is to Virtually accumulate 24,000 Kilometres over the 5 days of this event. It will start in Athlone in Ireland and virtually travel to the Jadotville in the Congo and back to Athlone. The event will take place from the 29th June 2021 to the 3rd July 2021.