Scottish ultra-marathon runner disqualified from race after using car

Adrian Stott, a friend of the runner, told the BBC she is “genuinely sorry” and felt unwell before and during the race.

A general view of runners competing in a marathon. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Scottish ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski has been disqualified from a race – because she was found to have used a car.

The 47-year-old from Dumfries had finished third in the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race on April 7.