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From Mud to Medals: Keith's Track Transformation
8 Jan
Summary
- Cross country runner Megan Keith is adapting to track for professional career.
- She earned British Athletics funding after track success in 2024.
- Keith will lead the British team at the World Cross Country Championships.
Megan Keith, once dedicated solely to cross country running, has strategically shifted her focus to track events to pursue a professional athletic career. This adaptation has proven beneficial, earning her British Athletics funding following a successful 2024 track season that included European 10,000m bronze, Olympic, and World Championship appearances.
Despite the demands of summer track competitions, Keith's passion for cross country remains. She recently secured individual and team silver medals at the European Cross Country Championships and is set to lead the British contingent at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. This event is scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC.
Cross country, however, faces declining participation, with numbers falling since the turn of the century. Once an annual highlight, the event now occurs biennially. Many top athletes prioritize lucrative spring road races or summer track opportunities, leading to smaller, less competitive fields at the World Cross Country Championships.
