Scottish ultramarathoner Joasia Zakrzewski has apologised for being disqualified from the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race in northwest England on April 7 for using a car during the 80km race. Zakrzewski, who faces disciplinary action from UK Athletics, said she was suffering from jet lag and that her leg had become sore. She accepted a car ride to the next checkpoint, where she said marshals encouraged her to carry on in a non-competitive way. After finishing third, she received a medal and a wooden trophy and posed for pictures, behaviour which she now admits was “disappointing”. The Trail Running Association and UK Athletics have been informed of the matter. Zakrzewski, a doctor from Dumfries in Scotland, has represented Scotland and Britain in long-distance running events.
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