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'Superhero' boy, 9, with amputated foot completes Three Peaks Challenge in under 24 hours
Albie-Junior says he takes on physical challenges "for fun" and uses "sour sweets for energy" when he is climbing
A nine-year-old boy who had his foot amputated as a toddler hopes he has become the youngest amputee to complete the tallest peaks in Wales, Scotland and England in less than 24 hours.
Albie-Junior Thomas finished the Three Peaks Challenge in 22 hours and 30 minutes alongside his dad, powered by ham and cheese sandwiches, sour sweets and four months' training.
The youngster from Hollywell, Flintshire, was born without a fibula in his left leg and his foot was removed at 15 months.
Despite this, at four he became the youngest amputee to scale Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, Wales' highest peak.
Self-described "proud dad", Daniel Thomas, told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast: "He's my superhero."
Dad Daniel says Albie-Junior's achievements means his son is his "hero"
He said: "I've never had anyone to look up to in my life, until Albie."
Daniel said watching his son go through the highs and lows of the challenge demonstrated his "resilience", determination" and "mental strength", which he described as "unbelievable".
Albie-Junior said on each mountain trek he was powered by "ham and cheese sandwiches" cut into squares, "sour sweets for energy" and "lots of fluids".