Jess Coulson added to GB's European Champs half-marathon team

Jess Coulson added to GB's European Champs half-marathon team

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Published: 08th June, 2016
Updated: 18th February, 2025
BY Athletics Weekly

The 2015 British half-marathon champion replaces Susan Partridge for the event in Amsterdam

Jessica Coulson has been added to the British team for the half-marathon Team Cup at the European Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands, British Athletics has announced.

Coulson, the 2015 British half-marathon champion, replaces Scotland’s Susan Partridge, who British Athletics says has withdrawn from the event, taking place from July 6-10, due to "fitness concerns".

"I am grateful for this opportunity and excited to compete at my first major summer championships," said Coulson.

"I hope to put in a great performance for the team in Amsterdam and I wish Susan all the best with her return to full fitness."

Men’s team:

Callum Hawkins
Tsegai Tewedle
Derek Hawkins
Dewi Griffiths
Scott Overall
Jonathan Hay

Women’s team:

Alyson Dixon
Tina Muir
Charlotte Purdue
Gemma Steel
Lily Partridge
Jessica Coulson

The full British squad for the European Championships will be announced following the Olympic trials on June 24-26.

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