Two legs are better than four as men win a 22-mile race

For only the second time in its history the Man versus Horse marathon has been won by a runner - in fact, two.

Another man also beat the first horse home in the race held every June at Llanwrtyd Wells in Powys.



German participant Florian Holginger came in 11 minutes before the first horse while John Parkinson from the UK was a minute behind the winner.

The 22-mile race now in its 28th years attracts competitors from all over the world and this year a total of 250 runners took part.

Throughout the race the runners try to out run the horses over marsh, mountain and bog.