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Sporting Witness: Simon Beresford – Marathon Runner with Down's Syndrome

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Simon Beresford – Marathon Runner with Down's Syndrome

22/04/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - Sporting Witness, Simon Beresford – Marathon Runner with Down's Syndrome

The first person with Down's Syndrome to complete the London Marathon.

The English runner who became the first person with Down's Syndrome to complete the London Marathon in 2007.

In 2007, Simon Beresford became the first runner with Down's Syndrome to complete the London Marathon. Simon has gone on to run several more marathons and raise tens of thousands of dollars for charity.  Rebecca Kesby met Simon, his running partner and his parents at their home in the English Midlands.

PHOTO: Simon Beresford and running partner, John Dawson (Family Collection)

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