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'Bionic' woman finishes half-marathon
Paralysed and pregnant, Claire Lomas wears a 'bionic' suit to help her complete the Great North Run in northern England. Claire, who became paralysed after a riding accident, describes training for the race as "stressful and difficult."
Photo: Claire Lomas completing the Great North Run in a 'bionic' suit; Credit: PA
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