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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Claire Lomas, spinal research charities hand cycling from Nottingham to London, Oakham, Photographs




A paralysed athlete who became the first person to complete the London Marathon using a robotic suit has passed through Oakham yesterday as part of her 400 mile bike ride.

Claire Lomas, from Melton Mowbray, lost the use of her legs after a horse riding accident in 2007.

But she completed the marathon course in 17 days on foot using the specially designed suit.

Claire Lomas now hopes to raise £400,000 for spinal research charities hand cycling from Nottingham to London, completing the task today.