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| Colorado, 2004 |
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| Alex and James |
| New York, 2004 |
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At Home
James shares a house with his fiancée Alexandra Sandoe. Originally from the same town,
Clevedon, North Somerset, the pair started seeing each other back in 1998 . Alex is a 2004 BA graduate in Film, Broadcasting and Journalism from Cardiff University - graduating with 1st Class Honors and finishing in the top 2% of the year. The couple have traveled to many countries
together over the years, and she is constantly to be seen cheering James on from the sidelines. James recently proposed to
Alex at Coogan’s Restaurant in their beloved city of New York.
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| Dad - Greg |
Family
James has constant support
from all his family. Tragically James' dad, Greg Thie, died of cancer when James was just 11 years old. James fondly remembers
his dad watching him in a landmark race in 1989 - after qualifying 6th in his school team, James came 4th in the Woodspring
District County Champs.
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| Mum Jean and partner Paul |
Jean and Paul
James's mum, Jean Thie has been there through good times and bad times. Jean is the rock
behind James's running career. An inspiring lady who for the past year has been battling her own fight with cancer. Despite
enduring severe courses of chemotherapy, Jean will always try to attend James races - even if it means crossing the Atlantic.
Jean and her loving partner Paul, support him in every aspect of life.
| James and Michael |
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| Coogan's, New York, 2004 |
Michael
James's older brother is a constant support for James. A graduate in Sociology and Politics
form Cardiff University, Michael works for British Airways. Michael organizes most of James's travel arrangements therefore providing a pivotal role in allowing James to achieve his
goals. Michael recently married and James had the privilege to be
his Best Man at the wedding.
Anna
James's younger sister is a skilled musician and actress studying for a degree in Theatre
Studies and Drama at Middlesex University in London. Anna fronts a band and also writes and performs as a solo artist.
Jack
James recently discovered he had a very talented third cousin who is well on his way to becoming
one of England’s premiere athletes. Young Jack Thie has competed for his county Hertfordshire and shows signs for a
very promising future. Watch this space as we report on this up-in-coming member of the Thie clan.
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