Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 12 Sept 2026
Kamara takes on Great North Run in health fightback
Four years after a diagnosis that changed his voice, Chris Kamara is lacing up for the world's biggest half-marathon.
A. Kamara
player
Who
Chris Kamara
Condition
Speech apraxia
Age
68
Event
Great North Run
When
Sunday
What happened. Chris Kamara is set to run the Great North Run, more than four years after being diagnosed with speech apraxia. The former midfielder and Sky Sports pundit revealed the diagnosis in 2022 and stepped away from broadcasting that same year.
- He will be joined by his son Jack and TV presenter Ben Shephard.
- The race is the largest half-marathon in the world and will air live on BBC One.
- Kamara said last month his voice has quickened and he feels much better.
“I'm feeling great, my voice has quickened up and I'm so much better.”
— Chris Kamara
Kamara continues his recovery in the public eye, using Sunday's run to show progress since his 2022 diagnosis.
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