London Marathon is 'my Everest' - Hampson
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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 is supported by a dedicated team including former jockey Sir AP McCoy, with the aim to help other young people through the Matt Hampson Foundation.
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