A Pembrokeshire sportsman who was given a life-saving kidney transplant ten years ago has stormed through a USA marathon in the latest of an epic series of physical challenges.

Adam Hughes, 36, who grew up in Tenby, is marking the milestone of his transplant by fundraising for Kidney Wales and The Wales Transplant Football Team, who he played for in the Transplant World Cup last year.

He has remained determined to complete the challenges and support the charities despite being faced with multiple health problems over the last year.

Last weekend saw Adam complete the Houston Marathon in Texas in a time of three hours 42 minutes.

Adam completed the Houston Marathon in bitterly-cold conditions. (Image: Adam Hughes)

It is the first of three marathons he has lined up, having already conquered the Welsh Three Peaks, Ben Nevis and dozens of 10k and half marathon events.

Adam said, ‘It’s been a far from vintage year health-wise and the training has been hard mentally and physically.

"But with the amazing support of family and friends, as well as the medical team in the Renal Unit at Morriston Hospital, I remain determined to keep going and raise as much money as possible for two causes that help many other people who need, and have had, transplants in Wales."

Adam proudly wore the red shirt of Wales in last September's Transplant World Cup. (Image: Transplant World Cup) Next on the list are the Newport Marathon and the London Marathon, with the consolation that, whatever the British weather, conditions will be more friendly than Houston.

The Stateside marathon came with the added test of a winter storm warning, with a temperature on the 7am start line of -7c and strong, bitterly cold, gusting winds throughout.

Adam has so far raised £1,400 towards his £5000 target and, as he pays his own expenses, every penny pledged in sponsorship will go directly to the charities.

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Adam added: "The support I’ve received from so many people has been overwhelming, not only through donations but through messages of encouragement.

"I’m so grateful to everyone so far, and hopefully we can continue and hit the target before London in April."