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Matt Hampson to Run London Marathon in Racing Chair

4/26/2026

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  • Matt Hampson will compete in the London Marathon using a specialist racing chair.
  • A team of four trained runners will rotate as his single pusher, while the chair, Hampson and equipment together weigh about 150 kg.
  • He relies on a 24/7 ventilator and will carry an extra ventilator with batteries for emergencies.
  • Hampson told BBC Radio 5 Live that he feels great, excited and a little apprehensive about the unknown challenges.