Leading ultra-marathon runner banned for using car in 50-mile race
- Joasia Zakrzewski jumped into vehicle at GB Ultras event
- UK Athletics prohibit ‘third-placed’ runner for a year
A leading British ultra-marathon runner has been banned for 12 months by a UK Athletics disciplinary panel for using a car during a 50-mile race and then accepting a trophy for third place.
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted that she had jumped into her friend’s vehicle during the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race on 7 April, but claimed she only did so after telling marshals that she was injured and was no longer competing.