v>Wymondham Athletics Club has released the following statement on Facebook: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and club member Rodney Freeburn passed away on Saturday. "Rodney has been a member of the club for over 40 years having only taken up running in his 50s. He was a keen sailor previously and decided to take up running to continue keeping fit. "He was an active participant in the East Anglian Cross Country League, regular participant in orienteering events and a keen parkrunner. "We were delighted to help Rodney celebrate his 500th parkrun back in August 2023 where he became only the 10th runner in the world aged 85 or over to complete 500 parkruns. "Rodney always ran with a smile on his face and with such enthusiasm. He was kind to the core and a true gentleman and we will miss him greatly. "Our thoughts are with his wife Margretta and their family and friends."