George does his bit for Sport Relief by running

George Russell ran the mile. George Russell ran the mile.

A LEDBURY sixth former sprinted for Sports Relief as he took part in the first Sports Relief Mile to be held in Ross-on-Wye.

The event on Sunday was full with 300 competitors taking part in one, three and six mile races.

George Russell, who attends John Masefield High School, powered his way to a second-place finish in the one-mile event.

Organiser Therese Warwick said it was a great community event.

“It was great to see toddlers, teenagers, parents and the elderly sharing the experience,” she said.

“Congratulations to everyone who took part.”

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