Albie-Junior Thomas, 9, Targets 24-Hour Three Peaks Record as Youngest Amputee

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 13

Albie-Junior Thomas, 9, plans to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa in under 24 hours on 18 August, aiming to become the youngest amputee to complete the Three Peaks challenge.
The Holywell boy has already climbed each peak individually with his father Daniel and is now in an 18-week training block, including weekly ascents of Yr Wyddfa, gym work and a midnight practice climb.
Thomas, who was born with fibular hemimelia and had his left foot amputated at 15 months, previously became the youngest amputee to climb Yr Wyddfa at age 4.
The attempt will raise money for Holywell Town FC, though downhill sections can irritate the skin around his prosthetic and strain his knee, requiring checks and rest between climbs.

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