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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Laura Parnaby

Robshaw credits crowd for buoying him through ‘dark moment’ in London Marathon

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Former England rugby union captain Chris Robshaw has revealed he hit a “dark moment” a few miles into the London Marathon, but the “incredible” crowd kept him going.

The 36-year-old athlete raised more than £9,000 for a charity he founded with his wife, classical singer Camilla Kerslake, which supports young people from less privileged backgrounds through sport and music.

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