north of smashed it is. super smashed it. happy days. merry christmas. the landmine that exploded on christmas eve in 2007 while his royal marine unit was on foot patrol in afghanistan almost took mark 0rmrod s life. he lost both legs and his right arm, devastating injuries, but with single minded determination he set and achieved goals many would think impossible ever since. last year he took on three major challenges. firstly, a five kilometre run. this fall in training, another example that mark doesn t stay down for long. then, a sea swim off plymouth, propelled byjust one arm. and finally, a 100 mile overnight hand cycle ride. three very different but equally very tough endeavours.