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Daily Mirror
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Paul Byrne

Rugby legend raises over £1.8m by running seven ultra marathons in seven days

Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield has raised over £1.8million for motor neurone disease research with his ultra marathon challenge inspired by ex-Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow.

The former international has already more than doubled his target of £777,777, a nod to the number seven shirt worn by Rob, 40, who has MND.

After finishing the last of his seven races in seven days Kevin, 42, said: “It’s all about friendship and the love for Rob.”

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