{"id":8030,"date":"2021-05-07T05:24:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T05:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportsnewsforyou.com\/?p=8030"},"modified":"2021-05-07T05:24:50","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T05:24:50","slug":"greg-james-completes-gregathlon-challenge-for-sport-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/googmn.com\/?p=8030","title":{"rendered":"Greg James completes &#8216;Gregathlon&#8217; challenge for Sport Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kicking off in Belfast and finishing in Norwich city centre, Greg swam, ran and cycled a total of 246.3 miles to raise over \u00a3800,000 for Sport Relief. Half the money raised will be used here in the UK, with the other half supporting people in some of the world\u2019s poorest communities.<\/p>\n<p>    Advertisement<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Having completed triathlons in Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow and Sheffield Greg pleased the crowds with a twirl at the finish at BBC Norwich. Greg endured some agonizing recovery sessions and ice baths alongside his endurance efforts, but was rewarded by amazing support from both the public and some familiar faces. Fellow Radio One DJ Nick Grimshaw and Example turned out to support Greg for his run through Sheffield. Bailey Matthews, recent winner of The Pride of Britain and Helen Rollason Award, also joined them in assisting Greg to cross the finish line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Greg\u2019s efforts were closely followed on Twitter and Instagram, with some amusing physio photos accompanying well wishes from Danny Dyer, Geoffrey Boycott and Craig David. Check out our 6 favourites below!<\/p>\n<div    >\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Check out his earlier efforts!<\/p>\n<blockquote  style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\">Done. For now. Bring on Belfast on Monday! #Gregathlon<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Greg James (@gregjames17) on Feb 3, 2016 at 3:09am PST<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote  style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\">Was genuinely scary this morning. A bit \u2018touch and go\u2019 as my mum would say but I overcame it thanks to your messages and support and generosity. Over \u00a3200,000 already only after days. Insane. #Gregathlon<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Greg James (@gregjames17) on Feb 10, 2016 at 8:32am PST<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote  style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\">Not an ideal start to the Sheffield cycle. My minnnnndds telling me yes, but my body, my body\u2019s telling me NO. #Gregathlon Need your help to dig deep. Text GREG to 70703 to give \u00a33 to @sportrelief Thank you X<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Greg James (@gregjames17) on Feb 11, 2016 at 1:13am PST<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote  style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\">Water couple of lads. @example joined me for a swim in Sheffield. The total is staggering \u2013 too tired to even comprehend how generous you all are. \u00a3380,338!<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Greg James (@gregjames17) on Feb 11, 2016 at 8:27am PST<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote  style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\">HALF A MILLION! ARE YOU JOKING?! Now for a 46 mile bike ride round Norfolk. Final day. BIG PUSH! LETS GO! #Gregathlon<\/p>\n<p>Click Here: <a href='https:\/\/www.wieseldesign.com' title='custom rapid prototyping service'>custom rapid prototyping service<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Greg James (@gregjames17) on Feb 12, 2016 at 2:05am PST<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote  style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\">5 triathlons. 5 days. 5 cities. DONE. Total so far\u2026\u00a3816,808. Thank you everyone, so so much. Insane. X #Gregathlon<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Greg James (@gregjames17) on Feb 12, 2016 at 12:41pm PST<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>    Advertisement<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p >You can also help raise more money for \u00a0Sport Relief\u00a0<em>by purchasing some of the official merchandise, including one of the t-shirts, as seen on Greg James below (\u00a310 with at least \u00a35 going to Sport Relief, available from Sainsbury\u2019s and sportrelief.com), and wristbands (\u00a31 with at least 50p going to Sport Relief, available from Sainsbury\u2019s, Oxfam and sportrelief.com).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kicking off in Belfast and finishing in Norwich city centre, Greg swam, ran and cycled a total of 246.3 miles to raise over \u00a3800,000 for Sport Relief. 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