Birchfield Harriers' Danny Talbot selected for World Relay Championship

Birchfield Harriers' Danny Talbot was today selected by Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the inaugural World Relay Championships.

Published

The 23-year-old sprinter is in the squad for the trip to Nassau, Bahamas on May 24 and 25.

He is joined by Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Dwain Chambers, James Ellington, Richard Kilty, Andrew Robertson in the 4x100m squad.

Desiree Henry, Hayley Jones, Anyika Onuora, Asha Philip, Bianca Williams and Jodie Williams make up the women's 4x100m team.

World 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu is included in the women's 4x400m relay squad.

British Athletics Performance Director Neil Black said: "These championships provide a vital opportunity to prepare teams capable of winning medals at this year's European Championships and future senior major championships.

"The team selected is a blend of experience and youth and one that I am sure will rise to the occasion of this unique format.

"These championships also provide a good opportunity for our relay squads to qualify for the 2015 World Championships."