Sixteen-year-old wins Maldon Mud Race with no preparation
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Sixteen-year-old wins Maldon Mud Race with no preparation

26 Apr 2026 · Originally published 26 Apr 2026 9/10 Original headline: Maldon Mud Race teen, 16, takes crown with no preparation
A 16-year-old named Albert has triumphed at the annual Maldon Mud Race, beating hundreds of competitors across the boggy River Blackwater. Despite having done no training, he managed to win the 440-metre dash through the thick mud, much to the delight of his father, Paralympian Danny Crates.
Source: BBC News UK Essex
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