- Scott Selwood completed a grueling solo marathon
- Selwoods’s brother Adam passed away in May
Former AFL star Scott Selwood completed a grueling solo marathon in Melbourne on Saturday to continue the legacy of his late brother, Adam.
Selwood, now assistant coach of Collingwood, had been planning to run in South Africa’s Big Five Marathon but was forced to pull out due to the tragic death of Adam in May.
Adam’s death at the age of 41 came just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died.
Scott’s commitment to the cause remained, with him completing 42.2km around Albert Park on Saturday – raising money for Carrie Bickmore’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer in the process.
‘You would have been forgiven if you weren’t up for it today brother,’ Joel Selwood posted to social media, praising his brother.
‘But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock.
Scott Selwood (pictured) completed a solo marathon in Melbourne on Saturday to continue the legacy of his late brother, Adam
Selwood raised money for Carrie Bickmore ‘s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer in the process
‘42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.’
Scott, who has been rocked by the recent tragedy, managed to run the distance in three hours and two minutes.
‘Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!’ Scott posted to social media.
‘I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails!
‘To everyone who has donated.. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people.
‘It wasn’t mean to be for me in Africa but that’s when you’re lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!’
Scott was referring to former AFL star Isaac Smith who stepped up and ran the South African marathon in his stead.
Aussie Nedd Brockmann won the event in 3.15.31, with Smith finishing in 5.33.22.
Selwood completed 42.2km around Albert Park on Saturday in an impressive time
The AFL was rocked by the sudden death of Adam Selwood aged 41
Smith, who has a newborn at home, said stepping up to run the race was a no-brainer for him.
‘There wasn’t really a question because they’ve done so many amazing things for so many people,’ he said.
‘They’re a beautiful family and I’ll do anything to help them out.’
Before his death, Adam Selwood was meant to run a half-marathon to honour his brother Troy.
He hoped to raise $10,000 for WA charity zero2hero, which supports mental health leadership and suicide prevention.
A group of Adam’s friends – including West Coast teammates – finished what he started by running the race.
