First British explorer successfully crosses Antarctica solo

Captain Louis Rudd has become the first British explorer to complete an unassisted journey across the continent of Antarctica.Capt Rudd, 49, is only the second person in history to complete a journey once thought impossible, finishing his expedition just a few days after American Colin O'Brady, 33.The pair were both in the running to be the first to traverse Antarctica without receiving resupplies or being powered forward by the wind.