About Richard
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Richard Whitehead is a congenital double amputee, Paralympian, who now applies his determination and natural athleticism to long-distance running.
Richard is the current world record holder for leg amputees in both the half and Olympic marathon distances. He is also the first ever leg amputee to complete the marathon in under 3 hours.
PERSONAL BEST TIMES
11 April 2010 – Rotterdam Marathon 2:45:47
21 March 2010 – Reading Half Marathon 1:14:59
