Wings for Life World Run raises over R70 million for spinal cord research
By Mercury Reporter
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DURBAN - MORE than â¬4.1 million (R70m) were raised during the Wings for Life World Run held at the weekend.
The event organiserâs said there were 184 236 participants from 195 nations who took part in Sundayâs run.
The funds raised, from entry fees and donations, will go towards spinal cord research.
Swedenâs Aron Anderson (66.8km) won the menâs competition for the third time after victories in 2017 and 2018, while Russiaâs Nina Zarina (60.2km) took her third consecutive title, following wins in 2019 and 2020.