Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield completed his final seven-day ultramarathon challenge by finishing at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. The event raised over £13 million for motor neurone disease charities in memory of his late friend Rob Burrow. During the challenge, Sinfield visited all 12 Super League clubs and was joined by various public figures, including members of the royal family.
- ▪Sinfield completed seven ultramarathons in seven days, starting in Hull and ending at Old Trafford.
- ▪The fundraising campaign has raised more than £13 million for the MND community since 2020.
- ▪The funds will support organizations such as the MND Association, Leeds Hospitals Charity, and the Doddie Foundation.
- ▪Prince William, Catherine, and the Princess Royal made surprise appearances to support Sinfield during the run.
- ▪Sinfield's son, Jack, played for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League Grand Final held at the finish line.
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Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challengeImage source, Richard Sellers/PAImage caption, Kevin Sinfield carried the Super League Grand Final trophy into Old Trafford after completing the challengeByGrace WoodYorkshirePublished42 minutes agoSir Kevin Sinfield has completed his latest endurance challenge raising money for motor neurone disease (MND) causes in memory of his friend and teammate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024.Sinfield completed seven ultramarathons in seven days, crossing the finish line at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester ahead of the Super League Grand Final.The fundraiser and his team have raised more than £13m for the MND community since his first annual challenge in 2020.Speaking to the crowd, Sinfield said: "The rugby league community has got right behind the MND…
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