The team includes women’s BUCS cross country champion Kirsty Walker as well as third placed finisher in the BUCS men’s race, Matt Stonier.
They will both compete in the individual women’s and men’s races respectively. European gold medallist Ben West will be joined by Alex Millard and Ned Potter in the mixed relay.
Emma Wiltshire, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s athletics programme manager, commented on the selections:
“It’s a busy and exciting time for athletics at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é. After an extremely successful cross country campaign, we’re delighted that Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é can contribute towards the GB students team for the upcoming World University Cross Country Championships.
“Portugal will provide an excellent opportunity for International competition and hopefully Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é students can help bring some medals back to the UK.”
The full team:
Women’s Individual
Isobel Fry - St Mary’s University
Megan Keith - University of Edinburgh
Saskia Millard - Birmingham University
Kirsty Walker - Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é
Men’s Individual
Cameron Allan - St Mary’s University
Alex Ediker - St Mary’s University
Joe Hudson – University of Birmingham
Matt Stonier - Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é
Mixed Relay
Ned Potter - Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é
Alexandra Millard - Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é
Ben West - Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é
Sabrina Sinha – University of Birmingham