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Paralympic gold medallist and Nissan GB’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassador, Richard Whitehead MBE, has completed his 100th marathon at the TCS New York City Marathon, marking a monumental milestone in an extraordinary career.
More than two decades ago, Richard ran his first marathon in New York, having never run a mile before. That race sparked a passion that would take him to finish lines across the globe. In January 2025, he set himself a new challenge: completing 20 marathons around the world in a single year. Fittingly, this journey came full circle in the city where it all began.
Reflecting on the achievement, Richard shared:
**“It’s such an incredible feeling to have completed my 100th marathon. I’m proud of the miles I’ve run, but even prouder of the impact my journey has, showing people that with the right support and barriers removed, anything is possible.
I know the power of visibility, and I’ve seen how someone like me who lives with a very physical disability, can inspire others to believe in their own potential.”**
Richard’s feat is unprecedented: no double amputee has ever completed 100 marathons. Already the fastest amputee marathon runner in the world, this milestone adds another world record to his name.
“I hope everything I do embodies courage and inclusion,” he said. “I want to proudly advocate for people living with disabilities and inspire others to believe that they too can achieve the extraordinary.”
Richard was supported throughout his training by a specially adapted Nissan Ariya NISMO, modified by Nissan engineers to accommodate his running prosthetics and enable charging on the go. Modifications include:
The Ariya NISMO has been a constant companion on every mile of his journey, helping him achieve both his 100-marathon milestone and set a Guinness World Record for a double amputee at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, breaking his own record set six months earlier at the TCS London Marathon.
Throughout his career, Richard has used sport to break down barriers, promote wellbeing, build community, and drive social change. In recent years, he has partnered with Nissan on the Possibilities Project, working to make sport more inclusive. Initiatives have included the Beneficiaries Project, providing running prosthetics to young amputees, and the Supported Runner Project, launched at the AJ Bell Great North Run in 2023, which pairs disabled participants with volunteers to improve accessibility at mass running events.
“I see my disability as a resource, not a hindrance,” Richard added. “I want to help others see that they can make a difference, and that everyone has a gift to nurture and a story worth telling.”
Richard’s achievement is a testament to courage, determination, and the power of inclusion—values at the heart of both his journey and Nissan’s commitment to creating opportunities for all.
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