British adventurer James Ketchell - the first person to complete the "Ultimate Triathlon" - heads to Chesterfield's Winding Wheel

By James Salt
Published 14th Feb 2023, 12:51 BST
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James Ketchell, a British adventurer and motivational speaker who is best known for being the first person to complete the "Ultimate Triathlon" – will be making a stop at Chesterfield’s Winding Wheel as part of his ‘It’s All Mental’ UK tour.

The adventurer spoke to the Derbyshire Times about the event.

He said: “It will be an evening of entertainment, I'll be sharing stories of climbing Everest, rowing the Atlantic, flying and cycling around the world, as well as being rescued in the Indian Ocean.

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“But most importantly I'll be sharing the mindset and things I have learned along the way that can be applied in anyone's life to start working towards their own goals, as well as providing a step-by-step guide to anyone that is feeling stuck. I believe everything we do in life is in the mind, hence the tour being called - It's All Mental.”

British adventurer James Ketchell on the summit of EverestBritish adventurer James Ketchell on the summit of Everest
British adventurer James Ketchell on the summit of Everest

James began his journey in 2010 when he set out to row across the Atlantic: “I only had a goal of rowing across the Atlantic, I never actually woke up and decided I was going to do all three things. One thing just lead on to another.

“After rowing the Atlantic I met someone who became a good friend and I was invited on an Everest expedition, I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it, but I knew I wouldn't get the opportunity again and decided I would try to make it happen. I was very lucky to be able to stand on top of Mt Everest, it was physically very difficult for me.