Amputee Bladerunner to Run London Marathon

Richard Whitehead, a legless athlete, is the fastest Blade Runner over 200 meters and marathon distances. Despite the challenges of training without legs, he has become a world champion. However, his marathon category was removed from the London 2012 Paralympics, a significant setback. Richard remains determined to inspire others and aims to break his marathon record, coinciding with the upcoming London Paralympics.

What does Richard hope to achieve by competing on the world stage?

Why is Richard's attempt to break the marathon record significant?