Webster finishes Ironman on crutches
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Ex-Wales rugby player Richard Webster ran the marathon leg of the fourth Ironman Wales triathlon on crutches.
The ex-British and Irish Lions flanker suffers from arthritis so has adapted his running style with his arms taking his weight.
Webster, 47, was one of 1,616 athletes to complete the Pembrokeshire event, finishing in 13 hours, 8 minutes and 55 seconds.
"Somebody told me I couldn't do it so I had to prove them wrong," said Webster.
Competitors swam 2.
4 miles, cycled 112 miles and then ran 26.
2 miles.
Webster said the pressure on his hands using the …
The ex-British and Irish Lions flanker suffers from arthritis so has adapted his running style with his arms taking his weight.
Webster, 47, was one of 1,616 athletes to complete the Pembrokeshire event, finishing in 13 hours, 8 minutes and 55 seconds.
"Somebody told me I couldn't do it so I had to prove them wrong," said Webster.
Competitors swam 2.
4 miles, cycled 112 miles and then ran 26.
2 miles.
Webster said the pressure on his hands using the …
