CHARITY ATHLETES HELP THE HEROES

Murph Championship raises funds for wounded soldiers

More than 100 athletes turned out at an Airdrie crossfit competition to raise money for Help for Heroes.

The Murph Championship, named after a fallen American soldier, is one of the “hero workouts” implemented by crossfit “boxes” ( gymns) around the world to raise money for amputee soldiers.

Last month, Airdrie organised their own version at the Penny Cars stadium after being inspired by their own amputee member.

Scott Meenagh, a paralympic skier, lost both his legs while serving in the army and now works out at the Airdrie box.

More than £1200 was raised for the charity which helps him and hundreds of other soldiers affected by war.

Co-owner of the gym Jenna McMillan said: “It was an amazing day in all.

“We had around 400 people through the door and 130 athletes from around central Scotland took part.

“We have Scott Meenagh at our box and he was the inspiration behind the idea to do the Murph championship here in Airdrie.

“It’s one of the ‘ hero workouts’ that are done for Help for Heroes and named after soldiers.

“I organised this one to take place here and we had such a great response that we are going to make it an annual event.

“Scott was also delighted with how it went and did great himself on the day.

“I’d like to thank all our sponsors especially Penny Cars, Peoples Ford and Greaves Sports.”

Photos by John O’Donnell On a high the Murph Championship’s podium finishers

Pace setters The men take part in the Murph Championship at Airdrie’s Penny Cars stadium for the Help for Heroes charity

Main man Scott Meenagh, the Paralympian who inspired the event

Busy field More than 100 athletes took part