Emile Cairess (Coach: Renato Canova, Club: Leeds City) and Calli Hauger-Tackery (Nick Hauger, Hallamshire) have been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Marathon of the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo.
Cairess wins the selection after a series of exceptional performances, including a third place in the London TCS 2024 marathon and an impressive fourth place in the Paris Olympic Games later that summer.
Hauger-Tacackery has also impressed in the global stage, producing two outstanding races over a period of seven months. She published a better life or 2:21:24 in the Berlin Marathon in September before returning with a 2:22:38 for sixth place in challenging conditions in Boston this April.
Both athletes earn online selection with the criteria described in the 2025 World Athletics Championship Event Selection policy.
Team Leader Paula Dunn Said: “We’re Delighted to confirm Emile and Calli as The First Athlets Selected for the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Both has demonstrated consistency and World-Class Performances and we’re and and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re and we’re We’re and We’re.
In August, more selections will be announced for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for Tokyo.
Great Britain and Northern Ireland Marathon Selections for the World Athletics Championship of 2025, Tokyo:
Men Emile Caires (Renato Canova, Leeds City)
Calli Hauger-Tacings women (Nick Hauger, Hallalashire)
