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Amputee veterans complete Atlantic challenge

Four wounded military veterans have set a new world record after becoming the first all-amputee group to row across an ocean.

The team, called Row2Recovery, arrived in Antigua's English Harbour at around 4pm GMT following a gruelling 3,000 mile journey across the Atlantic in just a rowing boat to raise awareness of life beyond injury for injured servicemen and women.

Prince Harry congratulated the team on their "incredible achievement" via video call.

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Amputee veterans hope to inspire other injured people

Four military veterans who have become the first all-amputee group to row across an ocean have told ITV News they hope to inspire other people who have suffered injuries.

Skipper Cayle Royce said they were "hugely proud" and what they had achieved following their Atlantic journey and hoped it would motivate others to take on "adventures and endeavours of their own".

The crew also said they were "humbled" by the amount of support they received during their 46-day journey and upon arrival in Antigua.

They endured a rough final night on the ocean, with heavy weather meaning they feared at one point they might not reach the finish on Thursday.

"The Atlantic is absolutely relentless, it will surprise you at every opportunity it's got," said Light Dragoon Lance Corporal Royce.

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