Race Across the World's Welsh star Sioned says she 'had no idea' following final

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Race Across the World's Welsh star Sioned says she 'had no idea' following final
After travelling through China and Nepal, all four teams were hoping to reach the final checkpoint in the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari, first and claim a cash prize of £20,000
Race Across the World's Welsh couple Fin and Sioned saw their fair share of challenges on the journey but have remained strong
(Image: BBC/Studio Lambert )
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Race Across the World. Race Across the World's Welsh star, Sioned Cray, shared a heartfelt post on social media following the fifth series' final episode.
Sioned, who competed with her boyfriend Fin Gough, were the youngest contestants to take part in the BBC travel programme. On Instagram, Sioned said she "had no idea" how much a challenge the race would be, but described it as an "amazing opportunity". The couple came third in the race, with mother and son duo Caroline and Tom coming in first place, sisters Elizabeth and Letitia in second and brothers Brian and Melvyn in fourth place.
After travelling through China and Nepal, all four teams were hoping to reach the final checkpoint in the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari, first and claim a cash prize of £20,000. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
The teams travelled through seven checkpoints before reaching the final one, without phones, flights or bank cards and only a tight budget of £1,140 per person, a map, public transport and each other to depend on.
Welsh couple Fin and Sioned had seen their fair share of challenges along the way, including homesickness and catching up with the other teams when they were hours behind.
In an Instagram post following the final episode, which was aired on Wednesday evening (June 11), Sioned shared her thoughts on the journey she had embarked on in the programme.
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With a collection of photos from their travels, she wrote: "From the moment we set off, Fin and I had no idea just how much this race would challenge us, change us and bring us closer together.
"We've crossed countries, faced setbacks, ran for buses (too many times), and soaked in moments I'll never forget.
"From the laughs to the tears, every mile has meant something.
"This was THE most amazing opportunity I've ever had and to be honest I don't think I can ever top it!
"We've literally been able to see parts of the world I never dreamed I'd visit! What a wild, emotional, unforgettable ride.
"We've experienced so many new things and we met so many amazing people of different cultures and backgrounds.
"It was such a valuable experience and I cannot express how grateful I actually am to have been able to be a part of it!"
She continued: "But what really stayed with me were the strangers who became lifelines, the people who helped us without hesitation, offered directions, a meal, or just any information when we needed it most.
"I've made some lifelong friends in the team and cast, as well as learned so much more about myself and what I can accomplish.
"On top of that I now know that any ups and downs me and Fin will face we can obviously overcome it because we completed Race Across the World together successfully (with a few bickers)!!"
She concluded with: "I cannot recommend travelling this way more to anyone!
Someone had left a supportive sign for Sioned and Fin ahead of the final episode of Race Across the World
(Image: Sioned Cray / Instagram )
"I get that not everyone will be lucky enough to have this opportunity but if this journey has taught us anything it's that you can seriously do anything as long as you put your mind to it.
"Super excited to see what our next journey will hold for us. Thank you to all the team at Studio Lambert and Race Across the World for believing in us and allowing to be authentically ourselves.
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"Thank you to you guys for all the support and I hope you stick around to see what more we'll get up to...".
On her Instagram story, the star shared a photo from her home village of Nantgaredig in Carmarthenshire, in which someone had left a sign with a red dragon and the globe with the words 'Big up Sioned + Fin #RATW'.
In response, Sioned captioned the photo with: "I love my small village in Wales!'.
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