Trio cross off world call-ups
UPDATE
MHAIRI MACLENNAN, Luke Traynor and Eloise Walker will get a shot at this month’s world crosscountry champs after the Scots trio were named in a 24-strong British team.
Former Euro Cross gold medallist Maclennan – now coached by exEuropean champion Helen Clitheroe – came third at last weekend’s trials to all but seal her first senior vest.
Traynor came sixth to press his case while Walker makes a first GB&NI runout in the junior team after a fourth in the U20 event.
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