AFC Wimbledon Squad win Race Europe Challenge

There was simply no stopping AFC Wimbledon in a fitness challenge to be the number one team in London!

The Dons entered five teams for ‘Race the Euros’ with 15 clubs from the capital competing to be the first to cover the 6,720 miles that separate all the Euro 2021 host cities. And our first squad crossed the finish line earlier this week after peddling outside Morrisons, Wimbledon, on a static bike!

AFC Wimbledon Foundation’s Community Development Manager Fiona Sutherland who took part in the event, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to have finished the Race Europe challenge in first place – the hard work and commitment from the whole team has been second to none and we couldn’t be prouder. The whole event has been a real reflection of AFC Wimbledon’s community spirit, bringing together all sections of the club from players and staff to volunteers and fans.

“All funds raised will go towards supporting the Foundation’s work in the community to tackle loneliness, provide opportunities to young people, support schools with sporting provisions, and to help those who have been most affected by the Covid pandemic. We are so close to our fundraising target, so please consider donating if you can!”

So far, over £4,000 has been raised and you can donate by visiting the fundraising page.

Each team had 23 players, who logged up miles by taking part in over 70 different activities such as running, , cycling, football, workouts at home and walking (subject to government guidelines). Congratulations to all of those who earned victory for Wimbledon!