#335: Making the Impossible Possible with Team Forces with Major General Kirkland

In this episode, we’re honored to host Maj Gen Lamont Kirkland CBE, the visionary founder and CEO of Team Forces. With an illustrious 37-year career in the Army, where he served as the General Officer Commanding of the 4th Division, Lamont’s dedication to sport and adventure has been a driving force throughout his life.

As an active sportsman and former Chairman of Army Rugby, Winter Sports, and President of Army Boxing, Lamont saw firsthand the challenges faced by military sports and founded Team Forces to address these needs. Over the past twelve years, Team Forces has made a significant impact, supporting thousands across the military community by improving their health, wellbeing, and recovery through sport, challenge, and adventure.

In this episode, Lamont shares inspiring stories of remarkable individuals supported by Team Forces, including:

• Polar Preet, who made history by skiing solo to the South Pole and breaking multiple polar records.
• Hari Budha Magar, the first double above-knee amputee to climb Mt Everest and conquer the Seven Summits.
• Darren Edwards, a disabled explorer who has completed extraordinary expeditions like kayaking from Lands End to John O’ Groats and the World Marathon Challenge.
• Zara Lachlan, a young Army technical officer aiming to row solo from Europe to South America.
• Jonny Huntington, an elite para-athlete and ultra-distance runner planning a solo expedition to the South Pole.
• Join us to hear how Team Forces is transforming lives through adventure, promoting equality, and supporting recovery and inclusion for the armed forces community. 🌟💪

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