Johnny is battling on in his polar expedition

A FORMER GB para-athlete from South Devon who is skiing solo and unsupported to the South Pole has spoken to reporters via satellite phone after getting more than halfway through his expedition.

- LYNN RUSK

Jonny Huntington, 38, from Kingsbridge, south Devon, has faced extreme conditions including freezing temperatures and blistering 24-hour sunlight while covering 911km (566 miles) of Antarctic tundra.

Mr Huntington, who suffered a stroke in 2014 and has a significant lack of mobility and control down his left-hand side, is aiming to become the first disabled person to complete the challenge.

The former army officer, who has been skiing nine to 11 hours and covering between 18 and 23km per day, hopes to reach the South Pole by January 7.

Speaking via a satellite phone from Antarctica, Mr Huntington told the PA news agency: "It's been

A FORMER GB para-athlete from South Devon who is skiing solo and unsupported to the South Pole has spoken to reporters via satellite phone after getting more than halfway through his expedition.

Jonny Huntington, 38, from Kingsbridge, south Devon, has faced extreme conditions including freezing temperatures and blistering 24-hour sunlight while covering 911km (566 miles) of Antarctic tundra.

Mr Huntington, who suffered a stroke in 2014 and has a significant lack of mobility and control down his left-hand side, is aiming to become the first disabled person to complete the challenge.