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MARATHON DES SABLES 2006

TEAM ODYSSEY

The Team

Michael “Agamemnon” Rudd

Paul “Hector” Davies

George “Achilles” Mantzoros

Mike was brought up in Chester, and after stretches in Stoke, Durham and Leeds found himself a resident of Kent.  He started out as a Engineering Geologist but after a number of years drifted to the Bar and is now a Barrister, practicing from Chambers in London, mainly in the fields of planning law and crime.  He has been running half-marathons and marathons since 1984 and has recently taken part in his first triathlon.   Mike doesn’t think there are many miles left in his knees and he is looking forward to the MDS as the “last great challenge” of his 30’s!! 

George is a Greek-American presently residing in Columbus, Ohio. He is a graduate of Durham University and is a real estate consultant who is a keen runner, golfer and connoisseur of real ale.  George is Paul's brother-in-law and at 42 he is the “grand-daddy” of Team Odyssey.  It was at Paul's 40th birthday bash that he was signed up for sand marathon adventure.  He plans to retire to a Greek island upon completion of the MDS.

Paul is a proud Welshman who lives in Durham City and is Regional Director for White Young Green Environmental, a multi-discipline Consulting Engineers.  A keen rugby supporter and chef who enjoys his beer.  Married to Tess and has a beautiful daughter, Phaedra.  He has been running marathons and fell races for many years and has decided this could be the last hurrah - or maybe not!!