Former English rugby league stars Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow had been applauded for a heartwarming second on the end line of the Leeds Marathon.
Burrow retired in 2017 and used to be recognized with motor neurone illness (MND) two years later, receiving an MBE for elevating cash and consciousness of the situation within the years since.
Sinfield used to be additionally recognised along former England and Leeds Rhinos teammate Burrow eventually yr’s BBC Sports activities Character of the Yr awards for his efforts.
Sinfield mentioned the group’s fundraising efforts across the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon had raised greater than 3 million kilos ($5.6 million) for quite a lot of charities.
Sinfield and different Leeds Rhinos driven Burrow in a wheelchair for lots of the marathon, with Sinfield lifting him out of the chair and wearing him around the line.
The hulking ahead planted a kiss at the cheek of his former halfback as they completed to applause and cheers.
“The enhance at the streets has been wonderful,” Sinfield instructed the group after the run.
“Roll on 2024.”
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