London Marathon: Former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield aims to smash two personal bests
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Sinfield clocked a time of three hours, 30 minutes and 51 seconds for his first marathon last year, and is aiming to beat that – and the £4,500 he and friend and running partner Chris Stephenson raised for the charity Prostate Cancer UK.
Now rugby director of the Rugby Football League, 37-year-old Sinfield, who retired at the end of 2015, captained Rhinos to seven Grand Final triumphs and is the third-highest points scorer in the sport’s history.
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Hide AdHe has been a supporter of Prostate Cancer UK since Sky Sports rugby league reporter Bill Arthur was diagnosed with the deadly disease – which affects 330,000 men in the UK – five years ago. Eddie Hemmings, Sky’s long-time rugby league commentator, has also been affected and both men have worked closely with Prostate Cancer UK, helping to raise awareness in the sport.
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Sinfield said: “I experienced some amazing arenas and atmospheres in my playing career, but running through the streets of London last year for such a worthy charity was right up there.
“The support was incredible and it was humbling to run alongside so many incredibly brave people and raise awareness of a brilliant charity that supports many men and their families that I know well.
“I knew straight away I wanted to return in 2018 to carry on beating the drum because there is still so much to do.”
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“It’s staggering to think that one man dies every 45 minutes from this disease.”
James Beeby, director of fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “For many years now Kevin has been a wonderful supporter of us and we’re delighted he and Chris will again be part of our team this year.”
To sponsor Sinfield visit virginmoneygiving.com/sinfieldandstephenson
Rhinos fans can also support the charity’s March for Men walking event at Roundhay Park in Leeds on Saturday, June 23.
For more details visit prostatecanceruk.org/march