Runner says no to competing for GB in Australia over flight climate concerns

Teenage athlete asks not to be considered for world cross country championships because of impact of air travel

A promising teenage athlete has declined to represent Great Britain in a competition due to be held in Australia because she is concerned about the environmental impact of the associated travel.

Innes FitzGerald, a leading junior endurance runner, cited her deep concern" over the issue in a letter to British Athletics in which she asked not to be considered for selection for the world cross country championships.