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08:35 GMT, Tuesday, 26 August 2008 09:35 UK

In pictures: Runner returns home

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The runner said her achievement did not compare to many others

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Rosie Swale Pope pulls her trailer on the last mile of her 20,000 mile trek

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A team of people escorted Rosie on the last part of her marathon

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A friend acts as traffic officer as Rosie travels the last mile home

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Crossing the finishing line after 20,000 miles

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Rosie was welcomed across the finishing line at Tenby

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Hundreds of people gathered in Tenby to greet the runner

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Decorations were hung outside the runner's home

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Rosie's 87-year-old mother Marianne Griffin travelled from Ireland to welcome her home

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Rosie's son James Swale said he was relieved to have her home

Home at last Rosie Swale Pope with a bouquet of flowers on her doorstep in Tenby

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Home at last - Rosie Swale Pope with a bouquet of flowers on her doorstep in Tenby

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