Solid runs from our Scottish trio at World Cross in Florida

Sunday 11th January 2026

Photo by John Nepolitan for British Athletics

Our three Scottish athletes with GB and NI at the World Cross performed with distinction on the global stage.

Megan Keith, Phoebe Anderson and Zara Redmond competed in the Florida heat at the event in Tallahassee.

And they had no regrets with solid runs in what Megan rightly described as the very toughest of races.

Megan and Phoebe were in the Senior Women’s race as the GB and Ni team finished in seventh place.

For the entirety of the race, Megan pushed forward, chasing a top 20 position and sitting around 14th for most of the race. Unfortunately, she slipped to finish 25th after the heat took its toll on the last lap.

The European silver medalist said she took a chance with her race plan

‘I wanted to take a risk today, and I am proud that I did,’ said Megan.

‘I came a bit undone on the last lap, but I don’t regret giving it a shot. It has got to be the hardest race in the world.

‘It is a humbling experience, but you know you’re taking on the best runners in the world and see how you stack up, and it’s all about balancing that line.’

Photo by John Nepolitan for British Athletics

America-based Scot Phoebe finished in 35th as the third British counter.

‘It is amazing to be on the course with your team and to work together, even if it is an individual sport, and it means a lot to rally each other along, it’s really special.’

In the Junior women’s race, there was a fine top 50 finish for Zara Redmond.

The Kilbarchan AAC athlete was the second of the four Brits selected and took 49^th place with a solid run in the American sun.

Congratulations to Zara, who is coached by Sarah Dempsey, and also to Megan and Phoebe and their coaches, Ross Cairns and Laurie Henes.