The key points are temporarily unavailable. You can still read the full Story below.
Main Points
Team Taiwan+ to Return to Antarctica for “The Last Desert” Polar Marathon Taiwan, 8 November 2026 – Former Four Polar Series (四大極地系列賽) men’s overall champion Lin Yijie (林義傑) will depart from Taiwan tonight at 11 p.m. to lead Team Taiwan+—comprising teammates Huang Zhangwei (黃張維) and Li Mingfeng (李銘峰)—to Antarctica for the upcoming “The Last Desert” event, part of the Four Polar Series. The team’s itinerary begins with a flight from Taiwan to Los Angeles, followed by a stop in Panama and a transfer to Buenos Aires, Argentina. From there they will take a domestic flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, before boarding a polar‑expedition vessel that will cross the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Lin said the total flight time exceeds 48 hours, and the subsequent ship leg will add several more days of travel. “The journey itself is a major test,” Lin told reporters. “After the long flight and sea crossing, we’ll be facing temperatures around –30 °C, strong winds, and deep snow—sometimes more than a meter deep. It’s not just the distance; it’s the extreme environment.” The “Last Desert” race is a multi‑day, self‑sufficient competition. Participants must carry their own food, equipment, and clothing, and must pass a series of checkpoints. The event will run from 16 to 20 November, with up to six stages covering a maximum distance of 250 km. The team will depart Ushuaia on 13 November and return on 23 November. Team Taiwan+ has previously won the official team category at the 2025 Atacama Crossing in Chile and the 2026 Namib Race in Namibia. Lin, who last competed in Antarctica 20 years ago, said the return marks a “new start after retirement” and a significant moment for the team. Training for the expedition has included high‑altitude oxygen conditioning with HIBERG equipment, simulating low‑oxygen and high‑oxygen environments. Lin, who fractured a rib three months ago, expressed concern about the impact of high‑intensity, weighted running on his recovery. “I’m still preparing for the race, but I’m wary of whether the load will trigger pain again,” he said. The team will adjust to the 11‑hour time difference between Taiwan and Buenos Aires, and will need to manage rest and circadian rhythm during the long transit. Sponsors for the expedition include INDIBA, HIBERG, Hengda Mould Co., SUPERACE, Fly Run Sports Nutrition, Kaigang Group, Yushan Food, and Dell Meiyu. Lin thanked the partners for their support, which has allowed the team to focus on preparation for the polar challenge. Article source: United Daily News | Image credit: United Daily News
Team Taiwan+ to Return to Antarctica for “The Last Desert” Polar Marathon Taiwan, 8 November 2026 – Former Four Polar Series (四大極地系列賽) men’s overall champion Lin Yijie (林義傑) will depart from Taiwan tonight at 11 p.m. to lead Team Taiwan+—comprising teammates Huang Zhangwei (黃張維) and Li Mingfeng (李銘峰)—to Antarctica for the upcoming “The Last Desert” event, part of the Four Polar Series. The team’s itinerary begins with a flight from Taiwan to Los Angeles, followed by a stop in Panama and a transfer to Buenos Aires, Argentina. From there they will take a domestic flight to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, before boarding a polar‑expedition vessel that will cross the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Lin said the total flight time exceeds 48 hours, and the subsequent ship leg will add several more days of travel. “The journey itself is a major test,” Lin told reporters. “After the long flight and sea crossing, we’ll be facing temperatures around –30 °C, strong winds, and deep snow—sometimes more than a meter deep. It’s not just the distance; it’s the extreme environment.” The “Last Desert” race is a multi‑day, self‑sufficient competition. Participants must carry their own food, equipment, and clothing, and must pass a series of checkpoints. The event will run from 16 to 20 November, with up to six stages covering a maximum distance of 250 km. The team will depart Ushuaia on 13 November and return on 23 November. Team Taiwan+ has previously won the official team category at the 2025 Atacama Crossing in Chile and the 2026 Namib Race in Namibia. Lin, who last competed in Antarctica 20 years ago, said the return marks a “new start after retirement” and a significant moment for the team. Training for the expedition has included high‑altitude oxygen conditioning with HIBERG equipment, simulating low‑oxygen and high‑oxygen environments. Lin, who fractured a rib three months ago, expressed concern about the impact of high‑intensity, weighted running on his recovery. “I’m still preparing for the race, but I’m wary of whether the load will trigger pain again,” he said. The team will adjust to the 11‑hour time difference between Taiwan and Buenos Aires, and will need to manage rest and circadian rhythm during the long transit. Sponsors for the expedition include INDIBA, HIBERG, Hengda Mould Co., SUPERACE, Fly Run Sports Nutrition, Kaigang Group, Yushan Food, and Dell Meiyu. Lin thanked the partners for their support, which has allowed the team to focus on preparation for the polar challenge.
News Desk is the editorial publishing account for Tringlobe Media News, covering breaking news, public affairs, entertainment, community developments and regional stories across Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean and internationally.
