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Richmond’s Marathon Man attends ‘inspirational’ BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014 – in pictures

Richmond’s very own Marathon Man mingled with sporting greats at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony in Glasgow last night.

Rob Young was invited to the SSE Hydro in Glasgow last night where he saw Lewis Hamilton scoop the coveted title.

The 32-year-old is currently deep into a world record attempt to run 367 marathons in 365 days but took time out from pounding the pavements to attend the glittering awards ceremony.

Marathon Man Rob Young Jo Pavey BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014
KEEP ON RUNNING! Rob with BBC SPOTY finalist Jo Pavey

Rob told SWL: “The night was jam-packed, full of inspirational sports men and women who all individually possess star qualities that enable them to excel and inspire the next generation – to go beyond their limits to succeed in sports.” 

Rob was reunited with fellow Richmond-based runner and European champion Jo Pavey who came third in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year category.

He also rubbed shoulders with the likes of six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, World Number One golfer Rory McIlroy, Robin Cousins, former rugby union player Jonny Wilkinson and Eddie Izzard.

Marathon Man Rob Young Gabby Logan BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014
HAPPY: Posing with BBC SPOTY host Gabby Logan (with a photobomb appearance from Kenny Dalglish)

Marathon Man Rob Young James Cracknell BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Rob with double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell

Marathon Man Rob Young BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014
FRONT ROW: Rob with Jonny Wilkinson and manager Ali Parkes

Marathon Man Rob Young Robin Cousins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014
ICE TO MEET YOU! Rob poses with 1980 Olympic champion Robin Cousins

Marathon Man Rob Young Eddie Izzard BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014
COMIC RELIEF: Rob with comedian Eddie Izzard

Marathon Man Rob Young Rory McIllroy BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014
TEE TIME: Rob with BBC SPOTY runner-up Rory McIlroy

Marathon Man Rob Young BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014 Chris Hoy
WHEEIE GOOD TIME: Rob with cyclist Chris Hoy

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