Alexander Thomson Talented Lanarkshire county Hamilton performer track sports athlete Alexander Thomson Talented Lanarkshire county Hamilton

Alexander the Great: Talented Lanarkshire para athlete set for Commonwealth Games

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He is a young Lanarkshire man who lives life in the fast lane. He’s a globe trotter, a go-getter who rubs shoulders with the elite, and he has nerves of steel.

It just so happens that not only does Alexander Thomson have a learning disability, he also has cerebral palsy.Alexander was only two years old when his nursery recognised developmental delays which led to his learning disability diagnosis.An additional support needs pupil who played rugby for five years with the Hamilton Bulls, Alexander, 20, was a schoolboy who became dispirited with the sport when he was invariably the last player to be picked.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Determined that his boy’s disability wouldn’t define him, dad Alex – himself a former running enthusiast – took his middle child to a local track and gave him his first taste for speed.

It was then, at the age of 12, that Alexander found his feet.He joined Whitemoss Athletics Club at East Kilbride’s John Wright sports centre, where he followed a demanding training regime.

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