Ben Connor

Ben Connor

athlete United Kingdom

Ben Connor is a British middle-distance runner who has gained attention for his achievements in athletics, particularly in the 1500 meters. Recently, he made headlines by declining selection to represent Great Britain due to the requirement of paying to compete, expressing concerns about the financial barriers this imposes, especially for athletes from working-class backgrounds.

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Ireland Ireland: Ben Connor turned down a place on Britain's team for the European Running Championships due to travel costs. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: GAA says goodbye to a favourite son – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ben Connor made headlines when he turned down his selection for Leuven in the half marathon due to financial contributions required by UK Athletics. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Should any athlete have to pay to run for their country? – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ben Connor declines Great Britain selection after being asked to pay to compete. 5

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BBC: Ben Connor declines Great Britain selection after being asked to pay to compete