Preston Harriers’ Patrick Dever in GB cross country squad

Preston Harriers’ Patrick Dever has been named as part of Great Britain’s 40-strong squad for the European Cross Country Championships next month.
By Peter Storey
Published 27th Nov 2019, 11:45 GMT
Patrick Dever is on his way to LisbonPatrick Dever is on his way to Lisbon
Patrick Dever is on his way to Lisbon

Dever’s second-place finish as an Under-23 at a trial event in Liverpool was enough to earn qualification for the December 8 event in Lisbon, Portugal.

He tweeted: “Can’t believe it, 2nd u23 at Liverpool XC & qualification for GB at the Europeans never been happier! So grateful to my coach .”

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Scot Andrew Butchart, Ben Connor, Adam Hickey, mountain runner Tom Evans and orienteer Kristian Jones complete the six-strong men’s senior team.

Don’t miss our full athletics round-up in Saturday’s 80-page Lancashire Post

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