Great Britain and Northern Ireland:

In Belgium last year, Great Britain and Northern Ireland topped the rankings, winning 11 medals, including seven gold. The team have been a force in the mixed relay event too, winning it three times since it first featured in 2017.

Kate Axford will be wearing the GB vest for the first time in Turkey. A win at the Liverpool Cross Challenge in November confirmed her place in the British team after what has been a successful year for the former hockey player.

Will Barnicoat will be looking to defend the men’s U23 title he secured last year in Belgium with a late charge to beat French rival Valentin Bresc. The Briton, who won the U20 race in 2022, will also hope to help secure gold again in the U23 men’s team competition.

Team standings are determined by the total of the finishing positions of a team’s four athletes in the race.

Innes FitzGerald will be looking to defend her U20 title after displaying a dominant performance and not giving up her early lead last time out. She will also be looking to help defend the U20 women’s team gold.