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A Briton with Down's Syndrome aged 19 yesterday conquered the London Marathon - and in the process became a Guinness World Record holder.
Lloyd Martin completed the gruelling 26.2-mile course across the capital with his mother cheering him on after just five months of training.
The 19-year-old, of Cardiff, was awarded a certificate from Guinness World Records after crossing the finish line - thereby becoming the youngest person in his learning disability category to finish a marathon.
'In Lloyd's words, it's achieving his dream,' his proud mother Ceri Hooper told the BBC.
Lloyd Martin has become the youngest person in the intellectual impairment category to complete a marathon
'In Lloyd's words, it's achieving his dream,' his mother and running partner Ceri said (pictured: Lloyd with a representative from Guinness World Records)
'Really anything is possible if you put your mind to it. With a bit of work, you can achieve it.'
Detailing the 'absolutely amazing' experience, the proud mother, 54, said: 'He ran continuously for 14 miles which is the
