It was almost impossible not to be moved by the emotional scenes at the end of the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday. Having pushed his great friend, after whom the event is named, 26.219 miles around the course in a specially adapted wheelchair, Kevin Sinfield stopped a couple of metres before the finish line. He then unstrapped Burrow, lifted him out of his chair, and gathered him into his arms to ensure they completed the course together.
Having carried him across the finish line, Sinfield gave his pal a kiss of affection and returned him to his seat. Teammates on the field for Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain for so many years, the pair once again combined spectacularly to the cheers of the crowd.
