​Omar Samra, The Egyptian adventurer, succeeded to cross an amazing 111 kilometers  to reach the last degree of the South Pole and raised the Egyptian flag along the CIB flag, in the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth.

This accomplishment brings Samra one step closer to achieve his dream of completing the “Adventurers Grand Slam”. 

“This challenge requires one to climb the seven highest points on all seven continents, as well as ski to the North and South Poles. A challenge that has only been achieved by 35 people in history”, explained Samra in a press conference held by Commercial International Bank (CIB), his main sponsor of “Adventurers Grand Slam”. 

Samra extended his gratitude to CIB, his main sponsor, for believing in his capabilities and supporting him to achieve his dream.

Samra flew to the 89th degree along with a team of eleven members, from various countries, including Germany, Russia and India. The team skied up to nine hours a day and crossed all  together 14-16 kilometers a day, depending on weather conditions as Antarctic is one of coldest, windiest and driest places on earth.

“It was a rough start for me at the beginning,” Samra said. “I had a stomach microbe causing me severe pains; and I was on antibiotics for five days, which affected my performance early on; especially, that we had to pull sleds weighing 80kg throughout our journey. However, as I improved, I started building more stamina and was able to make it. I dedicate this achievement to Egypt and to youth who should fight for their dreams.”

Samra started his expedition by flying to Punta Arenas, a town located in Chile. From there, he headed to Antarctica on a special Russian plane that was designed to be able to land safely on the frozen runway. Afterwards, he boarded a propeller-based aircraft and flew to the 89th degree to finally complete his trek.

One last step will lead Samra to achieve the “Adventurers Grand Slam”; he has to ski to the North Pole. The Egyptian skier is planning his attempt to get to the North Pole in April 2015, to become the first and youngest Egyptian; as well as one of the very few people in history to have realized this challenge.