London Marathon: Runner with Down’s syndrome gets youngest record

A teenage runner with Down’s syndrome has made history as the youngest person in his learning disability category to complete a marathon.

Lloyd Martin, 19, whose family is from Cardiff, will run the London Marathon on 21 April with his mum Ceri Hooper, 54, as his guide.

Guinness World Records has created a record title for Lloyd to attempt.

“In Lloyd’s words, it’s achieving his dream,” said his mum Ceri Hooper, 54.

 

Source:  BBC News

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