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Brain-costumed man determined to beat world record

A brain injury survivor from Clapham will attempt to set a new world record for the fastest male London Marathon runner dressed as a body part.

Alex Paget will race dressed as a giant brain, to raise money for the charity Headway which ed him as he dealt with post-concussion syndrome.

He also wants to raise awareness of the condition, which he developed shortly after falling off his bike and hitting his head in 2021.

He said wearing such a "ridiculous" costume along the 26.2-mile challenge will symbolise his recovery - and help the charity in helping other brain injury survivors.

Story by Robert Taylor

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