A Scots ultra-marathon runner has been disqualified from a major race - after officials discovered that she had used a car.
Joasia Zakrzewski, from Dumfries, was awarded third place in the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race on April 7. However, event organisers found that the 47-year-old had used a car to complete 2.5 miles of the course, after mapping data showed she covered a mile in one minute and 40 seconds.
Following her disqualification, third place was awarded to Mel Sykes. Director of the GB Ultras race Wayne Drinkwater called the situation "very disappointing".
