Sydney runners honour Richard Scolyer at his 'special place' (opens original article in a new tab)

Nearly 500 runners gathered at a Sydney parkrun to honor Richard Scolyer, a pathologist and Australian of the Year recipient who died from brain cancer, celebrating his running legacy and community impact.

• Nearly 500 runners participated in a parkrun event to honor Richard Scolyer's legacy after his death from brain cancer.
• Scolyer, a pathologist and melanoma researcher, completed 250 parkruns and was a co-recipient of the Australian of the Year award.
• His brother and community members described him as a friendly, encouraging figure who inspired others through running.