Yellow background with the text 'London Landmarks Half Marathon 2024' in black and pink text. There is a silhouette of a runner in black and a pink outline of London landmarks such as the London Eye.

The 2024 London Landmarks Half Marathon is just around the corner and we’re proud to introduce the Goalball UK running team.

Get ready to support them (online or at the event!) as they prepare to raise awareness of our brilliant sport.

The event takes place on Sunday 7th April, covering a distance 13.1 miles and passing lots of historical landmarks along the way!

Meet the runners

Louise and Kathryn

Louise is a two-time goalball Paralympian having represented Great Britain at Sydney 2000 and London 2012. She will be guided by her close friend and our very own Kathryn Fielding – Senior Development Officer and West Yorkshire Goalball Club coach.

Louise in the ready position during the London 2012 Paralympics

Louise Simpson, London 2012

GB Women L-R Georgie, Meg, Lois, Antonia, Meme and Sarah stand outside in Goalball UK off court kit holding a Union Jack flag

Kathryn Fielding on the left of the West Yorkshire Goalball Club team photo

Gareth, Helen and Rhiannon

Gareth plays for South Wales Goalball Club and is a member of the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy. He will be guided by his mum Helen who is a self-proclaimed goalball obsessive! They will also be joined on the start line by Rhiannon who is Head of Sixth Form at Gareth’s school.

Gareth, a young man with short red hair and black glasses runs in a race wearing a blue t-shirt. He carries a white water bottle and there is a race number 2037 on his t-shirt.

Gareth

GB Women L-R Georgie, Meg, Lois, Antonia, Meme and Sarah stand outside in Goalball UK off court kit holding a Union Jack flag

Two race numbers for Gareth and Helen

Maggie and Francis

Maggie is a Goalball UK referee and a volunteer at Cambridge Dons Goalball Club. Her partner’s uncle – Francis – will also be participating.

Maggie with short hair and a hearing aid smiles next to an international goalball player

Maggie, on the left

GB Women L-R Georgie, Meg, Lois, Antonia, Meme and Sarah stand outside in Goalball UK off court kit holding a Union Jack flag

Maggie

Bev

Bev is a Goalball UK referee and a busy goalball mum – volunteering at Winchester Goalball Club. Sadly Bev is injured but still very much part of the team!

Bev refereeing a game

Bev

Bev, on the right side of the photo is holding up a substitution board

Bev, on the right

We are inspired, honoured, and thrilled to be supporting the dedication, commitment and challenges this event will bring you all. Thank you for choosing to run for Goalball UK!

Please follow, share, or donate to support our runners at https://goalballuk.enthuse.com/profile