Lexi Chambers Sets Sixth World Record Using Non-Sport Wheelchair As She Completes 2025 Race to Rugby World Cup

Lexi Chambers achieved her sixth world record while using a non-sport wheelchair as she concluded her 10 ultra-marathons in 10 days in Sunderland on a cold and grey day, covering 322 miles in a wheeled journey across England to support ChildFund Rugby in the 2025 Race to Rugby World Cup.

Feature Photo credit – Sunderland City Council

The Exeter-born Army veteran and former nurse was welcomed by a crowd along the Sunderland coastline, not far from the Stadium of Light, and rightfully rolled into a hero’s welcome as she crossed the finishing line in Seaburn.

In attendance were rugby fans from the local area, delegates from ChildFund Rugby’s Grassroots to Global Forum attendees, ChildFund Rugby’s mascot Rally, as well as members of the Red Roses rugby team. The new trophy for the Women’s Rugby World Cup was also on display for fans to get a photo of.

Lexi will deliver the official match whistle to the referee of the opening game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 on 21 August at the Stadium of Light, and the whistle will be used for the opening game of RWC 2025 between England and the USA on Friday, 22 August.

Photo credit – Sunderland City Council – Lexi Chambers with members of the Red Roses

Lexi added, “I am also incredibly proud to have achieved my sixth world record using my non-sport, everyday wheelchair. I am a bit shocked that I have claimed a world-first by completing 10 ultra marathons in 10 days.

This was incredibly challenging. There were so many hills to climb on the route, and it was tough on my body, so I had to push myself to remember not to give up. Having the opportunity to connect with Pass It Back Coaches around the world across the challenge also helped me stay focused on completing my journey.”

For Lexi, who has fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome, with the latter resulting in her leg being amputated,  the Race to the Women’s Rugby World Cup was her boldest challenge yet, and she overcame multiple chronic pain conditions.

Lexi said on completing the gruelling but inspirational journey, “It was overwhelming for a huge women’s rugby fan to be selected to be a ChildFund Rugby Ambassador to undertake the Race to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. There couldn’t be a bigger honour in continuing the Race to Rugby World Cup legacy, and I’m very pleased that I have done them proud today.”

Lexi’s Race to 2025 Race to Rugby World Cup Goal – Fundraising for Impact

Lexi’s goal was, and continues to be, to raise funds and awareness for ChildFund Rugby and their partnerships, which use the power of rugby to deliver change around gender equity, youth leadership, and inclusion.

Funds raised by Lexi will ensure that more people, especially girls and young women who face barriers to participating in sport and leadership learning, have opportunities to play, learn, and lead through rugby.

You can help Lexi raise funds through JustGiving.

Rugby Asia 247 will be speaking with Lexi on Friday, 22 August, so stay tuned for a full interview about her challenges and achievements in the 2025 Race to Rugby World Cup coming soon!

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