# Two Years After Taking Up Sprinting, Runner Selected for Great Britain

A runner who only began sprinting two years ago has been selected to represent Great Britain. Her rapid rise highlights the potential for late starts in athletics and adds a compelling story to the national team.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/c7vgmeme8vdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:15:16 GMT