I fought. I won. DSQ removed. Always stand up for yourself.
I crossed the finish line. Then I fought for my finish line to count.
Very few athletes, if any, can say they have challenged TWO international sporting organisations and WON. I can. Both incidents related to my guide runner.
For safety, I need a guide runner in races — yet, I find myself penalised for using the very support that allows me to compete.
I seek fair procedures. I seek respect for athletes’ rights. I seek a system where no one is left to fight alone.
It’s hard to challenge the status quo. Many athletes don’t because of lack of resources, finances, skills, knowledge, support, or fear of being shunned or facing future repercussions.
I was not given the right to appeal on the day of the London Marathon. I wasn’t shown proper evidence. I had to fight for basic fairness at a time when I was already physically and emotionally exhausted after the race.
I believe in courage over comfort. I believe in facts over silence. I believe athletes deserve to be heard and respected.
This experience has cost me sleep and confidence. But it has strengthened my conviction to always stand up for what is right.
I hope people see me as someone who had the courage to speak up, even when it was lonely.
Always believe in yourself. Always advocate for yourself.
My London Marathon result has now been reinstated. This result now goes onto the World Para Rankings for the marathon.
My voice is stronger.
Some races are fought on the road. Some are fought behind closed doors. I won both.
Courage over comfort. Facts over silence. Always.
This isn’t just a running story — it’s a story of standing up for yourself when no one else will.
Onward. 
For context for anyone who don't know the backstory. At London marathon the World Para Official disqualified me as it was said my guide runner went over the finish line before me and under WPA Rules this is not allowed. The WPA official gave me the black and white picture and said this was taken at the finish line. The black and white picture lacks context is vague and could have been taken anywhere. Also there is no visible finish line defined on the ground.
I was not given my right of appeal under WPA Rules.
I contacted WPA and supplied the colour photo along with other evidence which proved my guide runner was not ahead of me cossing the finish line.
I have been waiting for the WPA decision for the last 8 weeks.
I feel a sense of relief that the decision has finally been made and now I can move on.
By the way - London marathon is one of my favourite races and I would highly recommend it - the staff, the volunteers, the crowd, the atmosphere is amazing.