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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Recent news mentions
Ben Connor was the referee overseeing the match between Connacht and Montauban.
Connacht put 11 tries past Montauban on way to Challenge Cup knockout stages – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-18
Ben Connor turned down a place on Britain's team for the European Running Championships due to travel costs.
GAA says goodbye to a favourite son – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Ben Connor made headlines when he turned down his selection for Leuven in the half marathon due to financial contributions required by UK Athletics.
Should any athlete have to pay to run for their country? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Ben Connor declines Great Britain selection after being asked to pay to compete.
Ben Connor declines Great Britain selection after being asked to pay to compete
United Kingdom· 2025-04-01