Dundee Hawkhill’s Eilish McColgan has withdrawn from the Great Britain and N Ireland team contesting the European Cup at Gateshead this weekend.
Currently training in Loughborough, McColgan experienced a calf niggle and will be replaced in the 3,000m steeplechase by fellow Scottish internationalist Lennie Waite.
Olympic high jump bronze medallist Robbie Grabarz has also had to withdraw as a precautionary measure for a knee injury and will be replaced by Tom Parsons, while pole vaulter Steve Lewis will also miss the competition to undergo treatment to a shin injury and is replaced by Andrew Sutcliffe Javelin thrower Freya Jones has opted to remain in the USA but will be replaced by top-ranked thrower Izzy Jeffs.
British Athletics head coach Peter Eriksson said: “Whilst it is disappointing to lose some great athletes from the team, with every disappointment comes an opportunity.
“Tom is showing a great return to form and it is good to see him back competing for Great Britain, whilst Andrew is also looking good.
“It is also a good opportunity for Lennie and Izzy to make their mark at this level in front of the home crowd and I am happy that the athletes stepping in can bring home the points needed to have a successful weekend.”
The European Championships take place in Gateshead on June 22 and 23.