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News headlines April 2012

30.Apr.12 Hobie Martin narrowly wins Virgin London Mini Marathon

Hobie Martin emerged victorious to receive his winner’s medal from Prince Harry after a nail biting conclusion to the Men’s Under 17 race at the Virgin London Mini Marathon.
27.Apr.12 P2P athletes compete in mini marathon

Once again there were a number of new and exciting athletes taking part in the London Mini Marathon, including some through P2P, England Athletics' Playground to Podium initiative designed to identify and nurture disabled young people with the potential to be elite athletes.
21.Apr.12 New racing wheelchair for young Marathon fundraiser

11-year-old Lydia Cross, the inspirational young fundraiser from North Devon who lost both legs to meningitis when she was two, will be the first person to receive a racing wheelchair through Rotary’s Wheel Appeal with the charity WheelPower.