“It’s going to be a battle – but I’m ready for it”

Reece Barclay is one of Great Britain’s fastest Age-Group athletes. Winner this year of The Championship in Slovakia among a series of top Age-Group results, Reece is one of several British Age-Group athletes in contention for podium honours on Saturday.

Can he add another Umeke to that he won two years ago, when finishing fifth in the 18-24 category? I spoke to him on Monday to get his thoughts on this years race. Watch the full video above for his thoughts.