For the first time ever, a full team of Special Olympics GB athletes with intellectual disabilities will take on the 2026 TCS London Marathon.

This isn’t just about a race. It’s about inclusion. It’s about opportunity. It’s about showing the world that sport belongs to everyone.

Our marathon squad brings together ten courageous, determined individuals from across Great Britain — each ready to show what “ability, not disability” really means:

👉 Alex McNally

👉 Daniel Mills

👉 Erica Dixon

👉 James Velli-Smith

👉 Luka White

👉 Matthew Brough

👉 Niall Guite

👉 Lloyd Martin

👉 Angus Leckonby

👉 James Wyatt

Together, they embody the spirit of Special Olympics GB: strength, courage, joy, and community.

Among them are two record-breakers:

Lloyd Martin, who became the youngest male with Down Syndrome (II2) to complete a marathon in 2024.

Angus Leckonby, now the youngest and fastest male with an intellectual disability (II1) to complete a marathon in 2025.

Why This Matters — For Athletes, Families and Communities

At Special Olympics GB, we believe sport does more than build fitness — it builds confidence, inclusion, joy and belonging.

There are 1.5 million people in Great Britain living with an intellectual disability — and we want to reach as many of them as we can.

By supporting this marathon team, you’re helping us invest in:

👉 Accessible sport and competition opportunities across the country.

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👉 Safe, athlete-led sport programmes that give people space to belong, grow and shine.

👉 A future where more people with intellectual disabilities can experience the joy, pride and community of sport.

Your Support Will Make a Real Difference

We’re aiming to raise £50,000 to support the 2026 National Summer Games — the biggest inclusive sports event of the year. Your contribution will help fund:

👉 Coaching, training and competition access

👉 Safe and inclusive support for our athletes

👉 Opportunities for more people with intellectual disabilities to get involved in sport through national and international competition

Because Special Olympics GB isn’t just about sport — it’s about transforming lives. Helping people discover confidence, friendships, community and belief in what’s possible.

This Marathon Is a Statement

It’s a declaration that every person — no matter their ability — deserves a chance to be seen, supported and celebrated.

It’s a stand for inclusion, respect, and possibility.

And it’s a call to you:

👉 Please sponsor our team today: [Insert JustGiving link]

Because when these ten runners cross the finish line, they won’t only be making history — they’ll be lighting the way for thousands more to follow.

We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.