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Israeli design suits Claire

September 15, 2016 10:31
Claire Lomas crosses the line at the Great North Run in the ReWalk exoskeleton

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Josh Jackman,

Josh Jackman

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A woman who is paralysed from the chest down has completed the Great North Run wearing an Israeli-designed exoskeleton.

Claire Lomas took five days to walk the half marathon in the ReWalk suit, which was created by Israeli entrepreneur Amit Goffer after he was paralysed in a car crash.

The suit senses the user's motion and provides support to allow stronger hip and knee movements.

Mrs Lomas, who is 16 weeks pregnant, told the BBC the 13.1-mile race from Newcastle to South Shields was tougher than previous long-distance walks she had completed.