Ben Connor
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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,225 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Totals | 3 | 72,916,011 | 22,396 | $2,705,100 | 727$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Ben Connor turned down a place on Britain's team for the European Running Championships due to travel costs.
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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.
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United Kingdom:
Ben Connor declines Great Britain selection after being asked to pay to compete.
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