Brit Gets World Record As Youngest To Complete London Marathon With Down Syndrome
by International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK— 19-year-old with Down's syndrome, Lloyd Martin has amazingly set a world record at the London Marathon after completing the 26.2-mile race with only five months of training.After several years of being turned away by sports clubs, his mom took it upon herself to train the young athlete.Upon completing the race, Martin was promptly awarded a certificate from the Guinness World Records for being the youngest in his disability category to finish the marathon. During a Good Morning Britain...
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