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Newcastle midfielder completes marathon after cancer treatment

Argentinian footballer Jonas Gutierrez ran the Buenos Aires marathon on Sunday after undergoing chemotherapy.

Gutierrez, who announced he was suffering from testicular cancer in September, was running in aid of Fuca (Foundation for Research, Teaching and Cancer Prevention).

After completing the 26.2 mile course he tweeted: "Thank you very much to all the participants of the Buenos Aires Marathon 42k for the support and encouragement during the race."