Trio to compete at European Athletics Championships in Zurich this summer

Three athletes have been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European Marathon Cup in August.

John Gilbert, Andi Jones and Ben Moreau will travel to Zurich for the event which is included in the European Athletics Championships, held in the Swiss city from August 12-17.

Kent AC’s Gilbert secured his place on the team with a 2:16.46 personal best at the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, a mark almost a minute quicker than his previous best to cross the line as fourth Brit.

Following news of his selection, Gilbert tweeted: ”Over the moon to have been selected alongside @roadrunneraj and @Ben_Moreau for the European Championships Marathon in Zurich in August.”

Moreau finished 64th at the recent IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Copenhagen and placed 11th and 24th over the marathon distance at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships respectively in 2010.

Joining them in Switzerland is Jones who clocked 2:16.55 to win the Greater Manchester Marathon earlier this month.

A further GB & NI team announcement for the European Championships will be made on July 15 following the Sainsbury s British Championships.

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