Partner Sarah Delia recently completed a grueling 10-day competition called the Mongol Derby – billed as the longest and toughed horse race in the world. Sarah, who is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation group, first applied for the Derby in late 2022, when the 2023 event was already full. But she was accepted to attend the 2023 Mongol Derby Academy — a comprehensive five-day training program — and was confirmed for the 2024 Derby at the academy’s conclusion.
During the race, Sarah rode across the scorching hot, barren and rocky terrain, camping at horse stations or in small Mongolian family homes called gers, eating little and facing danger and uncertainty every moment. “Nothing about this race is safe,” Sarah said. “Every year they medivac a fourth or a fifth of the field.”
Reflecting on the race, Sarah said, “The Derby is a very daunting proposition, and everyone wonders whether they’re capable.” She continued, “There’s lots of risk. But all of the best things in life come from pushing boundaries and getting outside of comfort zones. I’m so glad I gave it a shot.”