Runner declines to represent GB in Australia over travel climate impact

Teenage athlete Innes FitzGerald says opportunity is ‘privilege’ but cites ‘deep concern’ over travel issue

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.