Innes Fitzgerald, an emerging British athlete, joins the senior squad at just 18, following her remarkable 3,000m record achievement. She has garnered attention not only for her athletic prowess but also for her environmental stance, notably declining a chance to compete internationally due to concerns over carbon emissions from long-distance travel. Citing the urgency of climate action, Fitzgerald, dubbed the 'Greta Thunberg of sport,' embraces an eco-friendly approach to her athletic career, demonstrating a growing trend among young athletes to consider their environmental impact.
When I started running, the prospect of me competing in the world cross country championships would have seemed merely a dream... However, the reality of the travel fills me with deep concern. I was just nine when the Cop21 Paris climate agreement was signed.
I feel I can have a successful athletics career without leaving a huge carbon footprint.
Her eco-friendly credentials have led to her being labelled the Greta Thunberg of sport.
Despite her tender years Fitzgerald... has already made plenty of headlines.
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