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Lloyd Receives a Guiness World Record at the London Marathon 2024

In the spirit of achievements that remind us of the boundless potential within our learning disability community, let's look at the inspiring story of Lloyd Martin, a 19-year-old with Down's syndrome from Cardiff, who has recently carved his name in history by winning Guinness World Record certificate in yesterday's London Marathon.

It's amazing accomplishment and demonstrates that when someone has been really supported, it's incredible what they can achieve.

Lloyd, guided by his dedicated mother, Ceri Hooper, became the youngest person in his learning disability category to complete a marathon, receiving a Guinness World Record certificate.

Lloyd's achievement, running continuously for 14 miles—the longest he's ever run—before completing the marathon, highlights not only his personal triumph but also the critical role of support and encouragement in reaching our goals.

This story is a beacon of...