Model first to walk Wall of China

(17 May 2007)

A British model claims to be one of the first people to walk the full 4,800km (3,000-mile) length of the Wall of China.

Along with explorer Tarka L'Herpiniere, 25, who has also climbed Everest, Katie Cooper, 27, began the journey in October in the desert Yumenguan Pass. After being taken to hospital twice, with gastroenteritis and a bad back, they completed their world-breaking feat at the end of April, raising £5,000 for charity.

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