GB Students have a proud recent record at the Championships. In 2022, Great Britain claimed the overall team classification, highlighted by a superb women’s 10km 1-2 finish from Izzy Fry and Saskia Millard, alongside a second-place finish in the mixed relay. The team continued its success in 2024, securing gold in the short course mixed relay.
The 2026 squad blends exciting debutants with experienced internationals, reflecting the strength of the university development pathway.
Hayley Hemmings, National Endurance Manager (On Track), said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for athletes to represent GB Students on the international stage. We have a dynamic group this year - a mixture of athletes earning their first GB vest and others who bring valuable experience. That balance creates a powerful environment for performance and growth.
“These championships are about more than just results; they are a crucial step in the athlete development pathway. Competing against the best university athletes in the world challenges our runners and we’re confident this team will embrace that challenge, support one another, and continue the proud legacy established in recent years.”
The 2026 GB Students Team:
Short Course Men
Rowan Miell-Ingram (Loughborough)
Christopher Parker (Oxford)
Jack Patton (Glasgow)
Mark Ruby (Exeter)
Short Course Women
India Barwell (Loughborough)
Hannah Clark (St Mary’s)
Megan Harris (Loughborough)
Evey Powell (Birmingham)
Long Course Men
Jenson Connell (Leeds Beckett)
Joseph English (Bristol)
Matthew Pickering (St Mary’s)
Tom Spencer (Glasgow)
Long Course Women
Sarah Bourne (Loughborough)
Rebecca Flaherty (Oxford)
Jennifer Leggate (Exeter)
Aimi Weightman (Cambridge)
Mixed Short Course Relay
Megan Harris (Loughborough)
Rowan Miell-Ingram (Loughborough)
Jack Patton (Glasgow)
Evey Powell (Birmingham)
Team Officials
Hayley Hemmings
Andrew Heyes
