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New world record hope for Richard Whitehead after Ramathon

Whitehead said it was the first time he had taken part in the Ramathon but had “heard lots about it”.

“It was very well organised and very accommodating,” he said.

“As a person with a disability, hopefully I proved to those on the other side of the railings that running is for everybody, it’s about taking that first positive step.

“If you look at where running is as a sport, it’s more mainstream now and not just for people that are fanatical about it and the Ramathon has embraced that.”

A spokesman for the International Paralympic Committee said: “World records are subject to ratification by World Para Athletics.

“This process may vary due to a series of factors, including the proximity with major events such as the Paralympic Games.”

The ninth annual Ramathon event attracted 1,690 entrants ranging from elite athletes like Whitehead to casual runners taking on a shorter 8k route.

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