2011 London Marathon
On 17 April 2011 Kidd started the 2011 London Marathon, ditching his wheelchair at the start and walking the rest of the way, stating it would take "four weeks to complete" and that it was his "greatest stunt yet". On 6 June he completed it.
Kidd also said he would compete in another marathon in two years' time.
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