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Tom Blow

Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over Leeds marathon finish after pushing pal 26 miles

Rugby League icon Kevin Sinfield completed an emotional Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon by carrying his former team-mate over the finishing line.

Sinfield ran the inaugural marathon named after the ex-Leeds Rhino player on Sunday pushing his dear friend the 26.2 miles distance. And after reaching the line at 4 hours and 22 minutes, Sinfield picked up Burrow out of his chair to carry him the final few metres to a rapturous ovation from the crowds.

Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, an emotional Sinfield said: “I did London three weeks ago and that was unbelievable, but today…it’s beat London. I know it’s not a competition, but the people of Leeds really came out and I’ve never seen anything like it.”

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