Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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London Marathon is 'my Everest' - Hampson

More than two decades after a life-changing injury, former England Under-21 rugby star Matt Hampson is tackling his "Everest" at the 2026 London Marathon. Navigating the course in a custom racing chair while ventilator-dependent, he's supported by a dedicated team including former horse racing jocke...

London Marathon is 'my Everest' - Hampson
Image: BBC Sport
More than two decades after a life-changing injury, former England Under-21 rugby star Matt Hampson is tackling his "Everest" at the 2026 London Marathon. Navigating the course in a custom racing chair while ventilator-dependent, he's supported by a dedicated team including former horse racing jockey, Sir AP McCoy, with the aim to help other young people through The Matt Hampson Foundation.

Originally published at BBC Sport

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