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Radio Northampton,01 Sep 2026,3 mins

‘Ordinary people can do extraordinary things’

Make a Difference: Northampton

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Tony Hopkin has broken three triathlon-related world records in the past two years. An achievement made even more remarkable when you learn he only took up the sport a couple of years before. As well as completing these marathon challenges, he’s also raised thousands of pounds for a SEN charity. Tony, who is one of the finalists for this year’s BBC Radio Northamptonshire Make A Difference Awards, has been sharing his story with Suki Somal. (Photo credit: Tony Hopkin)

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