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Claire Lomas' 2012
A paralysed woman, Claire Lomas from Leicestershire, completed the London Marathon in a robotic suit. Here's a look back at Claire's incredible 2012.
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Claire Lomas' incredible journey of 2012
ITV Central caught up with Claire Lomas from Leicestershire to reflect on her incredible year of 2012.
Claire was paralysed from the waist down after having a horse riding accident, but this didn't put her off completing the London Marathon using a specially-designed robotic suit.
Here's a look back at Claire's incredible year.
Claire Lomas: "It was quite scary at first because I really didn't want to fail"
Claire Lomas has been talking to ITV Central about her incredible year including the moment she decided to compete in the London Marathon.
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Full report on Claire Lomas' next big challenge
Seven weeks ago Claire Lomas from Leicestershire completed the London Marathon using a pair of robotic legs.
Now she's planning to cycle from Paris to London next April.
Claire Lomas tests her new equipment
Seven weeks ago, Claire Lomas from Leicestershire, completed the London Marathon in a rewalk suit.
Now she intends to cycle from Paris to London for her next challenge in April.
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Claire Lomas tries out bike for new challenge
Claire Lomas from Eye Kettleby in Leicestershire trying out the bike she's hoping to use to cycle from Paris to London.
Despite being paralysed from the chest down, Claire completed the London Marathonlast month - raising more than £200,000 for spinal research.
Claire's hoping to start her challenge in April next year.
Claire Lomas prepares for new charity challenge
Claire Lomas from Leicestershire, who completed the London Marathon in a robotic suit, is now preparing to cycle from Paris to London. Claire, who is from Eye Kettleby near Melton Mowbray, was paralysed from the chest down after a horse-riding accident in 2007.
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I'll give bike ride my best shot, says Claire Lomas
A woman who completed this year's London Marathon in a robotic suit who's now preparing for a charity bike ride from Paris to London says she will give it her "best shot".
Claire Lomas, from Eye Kettleby in Leicestershire, is paralysed from the chest down. She says she will try to better her marathon attempt.
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Claire Lomas takes on new challenge
Support from people has been a "huge help", says Claire Lomas
Claire Lomas explains why she is taking part in another charity fundraising event
Claire Lomas explains why she has decided to take part in another charity fundraiser after completing the London Marathon earlier this year.
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Claire Lomas takes on new challenge
A paralysed woman who completed this year's London marathon wearing a robotic suit is preparing to cycle from Paris to London.
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Claire Lomas crosses the London marathon finish line.
Leicestershire woman Claire Lomas who has been competing in the London marathon despite being paralysed, finished the race today.