 Lewis-Francis has run 10.07 seconds this season |
Mark Lewis-Francis has claimed the 100m spot in the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the Spar European Cup in Italy on 21-22 June. But Julian Golding, who was first choice for the 200m berth, has decided he is too tired and has pulled out, although Golding will remain part of the 4x100m squad.
Golding, who had earned the 200m spot following times of 20.63 and 20.37 during the past week, will be replaced by Christian Malcolm.
Dwain Chambers announced he would not be defending his title last week, leaving Lewis-Francis the clear choice after his impressive 10.07 to win in Ostrava on 12 June.
Lewis-Francis has also made the 4x100m squad, alongside Chambers, Golding, Marlon Devonish, Darren Campbell and Malcolm.
Katharine Merry returns to the team after a two-year injury lay-off, making the women's 4x400m squad.
Natasha Danvers, already selected for the 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles, has also been added to the squad.
Sean Baldock, Jamie Baulch, Tim Benjamin, Daniel Caines, Matt Elias, Iwan Thomas and Chris Rawlinson - also running in the 400m hurdles - are in the men's 4x400m squad.
The men's team are defending champions, but boss Max Jones insists they have a difficult task to retain their title.
Jones is without the services of Olympic triple jump gold medallist Jonathan Edwards and Commonwealth and European javelin champion Steve Backley because of injury.
And 110m hurdles world record holder Colin Jackson has retired.
"We're fielding the strongest team available," said Jones.
"Not having Colin is also going to hit us hard - it weakens our cause."
Men's team:
100m
Mark Lewis-Francis
200m
Christian Malcolm
400m
Daniel Caines
800m
Neil Speaight
1500m
Michael East
3000m
John Mayock
5000m
Andy Graffin
110m hurdles
Andy Turner
400m hurdles
Chris Rawlinson
3000m steeplechase
Stuart Stokes
High Jump
Ben Challenger
Pole Vault
Nick Buckfield
Long Jump
Chris Tomlinson
Triple Jump
Tosin Oke
Shot
Carl Myerscough
Discus
Carl Myerscough
Hammer
Mick Jones
Javelin
Nick Nieland
4x100m
Darren Campbell
Dwain Chambers
Marlon Devonish
Julian Golding
Mark Lewis-Francis
Christian Malcolm
4x400m
Sean Baldock
Jamie Baulch
Tim Benjamin
Daniel Caines
Matt Elias
Chris Rawlinson
Iwan Thomas
Women's team:
100m
Joice Maduaka
200m
Joice Maduaka
400m
Lee McConnell
800m
Susan Scott
1500m
Helen Clitheroe
3000m
Hayley Tullett
5000m
Jo Pavey
100m hurdles
Natasha Danvers
400m hurdles
Natasha Danvers
3000m steeplechase
Tara Krzywicki
High Jump
Susan Jones
Pole Vault
Tracey Bloomfield
Long Jump
Jade Johnson
Triple Jump
Rebecca White
Shot
Philippa Roles
Discus
Philippa Roles
Hammer
Lorraine Shaw
Javelin
Goldie Sayers
4x100m
Susan Burnside
Emily Freeman
Jeanette Kwakye
Abi Oyepitan
Melanie Purkiss
Amy Spencer
4x400m
Natasha Danvers
Helen Karagounis
Lee McConnell
Jenny Meadows
Katharine Merry
Catherine Murphy
Melanie Purkiss
MMIX
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