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Kevin Sinfield reveals emotional marathon finish with Rob Burrow did not go according to plan

Kevin Sinfield has revealed the moment he carried Rob Burrow over the finish line of the Rob Burrow Marathon wasn't planned.

People were reduced to tears the moment Kevin lifted his friend out of his seat and carried him over the finishing line on Sunday, May 14. The pair were cheered on by thousands as they made their way around the track, starting and finishing at Headingley Stadium.

Sinfield had pushed Burrow throughout the marathon, in attempts to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease. However, the ex-captain of Leeds Rhinos revealed the moment he lifted his friend out of his seat and carried him over the finishing line was not actually planned.

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