The team of Great Britain and Ireland of the North for the European Athletics team championship has been announced today.
The upper division of these championships will take place in Madrid, Spain, June 26-29. A 42 athletes strong squad represents GB & nor will it go against another 15 countries over four days of competition.
The athletics of the United Kingdom has selected a complete team with the aim of achieving the best possible team in the championships, taking into account the current form.
Of those selected, ten athletes will make their senior international debut. Two or them; Gemma Tutton (Coach: Richard Pilling, Club: Lewes) and Owen Heard (Kate Rooney, Harrow), will start the team with the jumper competition with pole that will take place on the afternoon in front of the gardens of the Royal Palace.
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The 4x100m female relay team comprises three of the team that won a silver relay medal at the Paris Olympic Games: Desiree Henry (Lymphord Christie, Enfield & Haringey), Bianca Williams (Lymphord Christie, Thaman Lansiquton)
The GB & nor does the team have a rich history in this competition, with the 2021 edition the last time the GB & nor ended on the podium team, winning the bronze medal.
Performance Director at UK Athletics, Paula DunnSaying:
“European team championships provide an excellent opportunity for our athletes to get a valuable championship experience in a highly competitive environment.
“With 42 athletes representing the GB & Ni team, including several senior debutants and established international artists, this event plays a crucial role in its development and season plans.
“Competing in Madrid against the best in Europe will be a key milestone for a milestone for many while looking at the World Championship later in the year. I am sure that the team will face the challenge and wait for the team in Spain.”
The Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the 2025 European team championship in Madrid, Spain, from June 26-29:
Women
100m: Aleya Sibbons (Coral Davis, Newham & Essex Beagles)
200m: Rachel Bennett (Anita Richardson, Harriers comes out)*
400M: Emily Newnham (Nick Dakin, Shaftesbury Barnet)
800m: Abigail Iives (Luke Gunn, Basildon)*
1500m: Revee Walcott-Nolan (Thomas Dreissigaker, Luton)
5000m: Calli Hauger-Tacings (Nick Hauger, Hallalashire)
100m Obstinos: Abigail Pawlett (Ashley Bryant, Trafford)
400m Hurdles: Lina Nielsen (Tony Lester, Shaftesbury Barnet)
Steepplechase of 3000m: Sarah Tait (Linda Smith, Lasswade AC)*
Length jump: Jazmin Sawyers (Aston Moore, Stoke City)
Triple Jump: Georgina Forde-Wells (Lukasz Zawila, Woodford Green Essex Ladies)
Height jump: Emily Borthwick (Wigan & District)
Pole jump: Gemma Tutton (Richard Pilling, Lewes)*
Bullet Free: Serena Vincent (Mike Winch, city of Portsmouth)
Discus: Zara Obamakinwa (Mark Chapman, Blackheath and Bromley)
Hammer: Purchase of Anna (MO Saatara, Notts)
Jabalina: Bekah Walton (Blackheath & Bromley)
4x100m relay: Desiree Henry (Linford Christie, Enfield & Haringey), Bianca Williams (Lymphord Christie, Thames Valley), Imani-Lana lansiquot (Ryan Freckleton, Sutton & District)
Men
100m: Eugene Amo-Dadzie (Steve Fudge, Woodford Green Essex Ladies)
200m: Toby Harries (David Sadkin, Brighton Phoenix)
400M: Sam Reardon (Nigel Sticking, Blackheath & Bromley)
800m: Tiaranan Crorken (Andrew Henderson, Preston)*
1500m: Archie Davis (Joel Kidger, Brighton Phoenix)
5000m: David Mullarkey (Andrew Henderson, Leeds City)*
110m Obstinos: Ojora Tade (Joanna Hayes, Windsor Sloough Eton & Hounslow)
400M Obstinos: Alastair Chalmers (Matt Elias, Guernsey)
Steepplechase of 3000m: Will Battershill (Luke Gunn, Bristol and West)
Length jump: Samuel Khogali (Lukasz Zawila, Woodford Green Essex Ladies) **
Triple Jump: EFE UWAIFO (Daniel Hooker, Harrow)
Height jump: Kimani Jack (Julian Reid, Shaftesbury Barnett)*
Pole jump: Owen Heard (Kate Rooney, Harrow)*
Free of bullet: Scott Lincoln (Dale Stevenson, York City)
Discus: Lawrence Okoye (Zane Duquemin, Croydon)
Hammer: Jake Norris (Paul Dickenson, Windsor Sloough Eton & Hounslow)
Jabalina: Daniel Bainbridge (Tom Dobbing, Shaftesbury Barnet)
4x100m relay: Romell Glave (Michael Afilaka, Croydon), Jona Efoloko (Ryan Freckleton, Harriers Manchester), Adam Gemili (Marco Airale, Blackheath & Bromley), Joe Ferguson (Richard Kilty, Sheffield and Dearne) comes out
Mixed
Mixed 4x400m relay: Evan Blackman (Dai Greene, Corby)*
*Those who make their senior international debut
