British runner Andrew Butchart facing probe over ‘faked’ Covid-19 test result

Butchart suggested he had not followed protocols when he came back from a meet

Andrew Butchart is under investigation for his comments. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Andrew Butchart is facing an investigation and could lose his Olympics spot after he claimed to have faked a Covid-19 test to return to the UK.

The 5,000 metres runner – who was included in Team GB’s squad for the Olympics on Tuesday – suggested he had not followed protocols when he came back from a meet.