A teenage runner with Down syndrome has made history as the youngest person in his category with learning disabilities to complete a marathon. This was reported by the BBC, writed UNN.
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Lloyd Martin, 19, completed the London Marathon and received a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records.
"Lloyd says this is his dream achievement," said his mother, Ceri Hooper, who ran with her son as a guide. Ceri has been coaching Lloyd since she was a teenager and represented Wales in cross-country and track and field races. She has run the London Marathon four times and has also competed in races in Boston and Chicago.
He says that preparing Lloyd for the marathon was not an easy task and took 5 months. At the same time, the guy ran away from the distance about 30 times, which was gradually increased.
Seri developed a special training plan that included weekly long runs to get Lloyd used to the rigors of being on his feet for several hours.
In fact, anything is possible if you set your mind to it. With a little work, you can achieve it
Lloyd is the youngest person to complete the marathon in the category of people with intellectual disabilities (LL2). He ran 22.5 km continuously, which is the longest distance he has ever run before.
According to his mother, Lloyd's achievement is important for all people with Down syndrome.