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Chris Billam-Smith: World Cruiserweight Champion

A Dream Come True: World Title Glory For Chris Billam-Smith

As in the eye of the storm, the moment seemed to stand still watching Chris find his way through the moment with incomprehensible joy. Perhaps this is what it means to watch everything come together at a single point of fulfilment as you, the casual observer cannot begin to imagine the feeling as another’s dream is realised.

Beyond the Ultimate: Ice Ultra

It’s difficult to comprehend the physical demands of an Arctic Ultramarathon through 250km of -20 degrees Celsius and 30mph winds. It’s even more difficult to comprehend the mental state required to accomplish such a feat. We sat down with ThruDark Athlete Jonny Pain to talk about his latest extreme endeavour: Beyond the Ultimate - Ice Ultra.

24-Hour Rope Climb Raises Over £15,000

Ex-Royal Marines Commando, founder of Reorg and friend of ThruDark, Sam Sheriff MBE has raised over £15,000 for his charity by climbing a 20ft rope 480 times in 24 hours.

Leather Goods

September 2022 sees the launch of ThruDark’s first range to be made entirely in Great Britain, with a line of leather goods from UK tanneries and craftsmen. Here, we take a look at the process from hide to finished article and pay homage to the skill and dedication of British industry.

BATTLE ON THE BEACH

Chris Billam Smith Successfully Defends His Cruiserweight Titles In A Battle On The Beach

A piercing double chime penetrates the roar of the crowd and the two weary fighters embrace in a sign of mutual respect.

Malle Mile

If ThruDark was to organise a festival, it wouldn’t be worlds away from Malle London’s ‘Malle Mile’: speed, adrenaline and the celebration of all things British. The decadent authority of Grimsthorpe Castle, juxtaposed with the ragged carnage of scrambling motorbikes on the lawn below, sets a fitting scene for ThruDark’s latest recon operation.