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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2017 · 9 MIN

Simon Beresford – Marathon Runner with Down's Syndrome

from Sporting Witness · host BBC World Service

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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