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Pete Thompson

On the left is a photo of Pete Thompson as a pupil at Hills Academy in Bedford. On the right, Pete, now known as Skip, is performing a skipping workshop at a class assembly.

Former Hills Academy pupil returns to school to smash world skipping record

A former pupil of Hills Academy and multiple Guinness world record holder returned to his alma mater this month to attempt to add another skipping world record to his collection. Pete Thompson, who has legally changed his...
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Bedford skipping sensation adds three new world records to his collection

2021 has got off to a record-breaking start for Pete Thomspon, as he has added three more world record titles to his collection. Pete, also known as Skip Beatz, already held two world record titles, having successfully...
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Bedford speed skipper regains Guinness World Record

Bedford skipping sensation, Pete Thompson, has emerged from retirement to reclaim the Guinness World Record of the most crossovers in 60 seconds...
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Caretaker PCC, Kathryn Holloway

BAME leaders say Bedfordshire PCC’s ‘racism accusation’ to local media is “disgraceful”

BAME leaders across Bedford have reacted strongly to comments made by Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, who appeared to accuse the Bedford Independent...
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Skipbeatz Lucozade skipping and home behaviour project

Lucozade Sport gives boost to Bedford speed skipper

A professional speed skipper and double world-record holder from Bedford has been given a boost by Lucozade Sport in lockdown...
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Pete Thompson: a world record holder who’s changing behaviour

Bedford’s Pete Thompson has skipped his way into the Guinness Book of Records for the second time, achieving 117 double under crosses in a minute in...
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