Ultra-marathoner banned from racing for a year after riding in car during race

UK Athletics banned an ultra-marathoner from racing for 12 months after she admitted to riding in a car during a race earlier this year.

Joasia Zakrzewski, 47, admitted to riding in a car during a part of the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra on April 7, according to a disciplinary panel decision document from UK Athletics. The decision document dated Oct. 9, 2023 said Zakrzewski did not comply with the UKA Disciplinary Rules' code of conduct for senior athletes.

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The panel banned Zakrzewski from participating in any UKA-licensed races and from representing Great Britain in any events for a year. It also banned her from coaching, officiating or managing for the same time period.

Zakrzewski said she was not in the proper mindset the day of the 50- mile race, causing her to act improperly and collect a third-place trophy, according to the decision document.

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