'I would like to medal there' — Nadia Battocletti reveals title ambitions at upcoming European Cross Country championships

European 10,000m champion believes her victory at the Alcobendas Cross Country on November 24 is part of her preparations for the scheduled for December 8 in Turkey.

The Italian, who doubles up as the 5,000m champion, cruised to victory in Spain, running home unopposed in 7:18.

Beatrice Chebet has revealed why the Great Chepsaita Cross Country is a good avenue for youngsters from all walks of life to go and compete.

The silver medalist added that she would like to medal in Antalya during the 30th edition of the annual championships and winning there is a priority for the 24-year-old whose burgeoning career is setting the world alight.

“I would like to medal there,» she told «Honestly, I love the Alcobendas circuit; it’s so tough but at the same time a perfect dress-rehearsal for the Europeans which are usually held two weeks later,” she added.

At 24, she has won 11 national titles at the senior level. She won the gold medal for the 5,000m at the 2021 European U23 Championships. Battocletti earned four individual gold medals in the U20 and U23 age groups at the European Cross Country Championships.

Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon are set to headline the Great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run 2024 in Uasin Gishu.

She is the Italian record holder for the indoor 3000m and 5km road race. As a 17-year-old, Battocletti won the bronze medal in the 3000m at the 2017 European U20 Championships and two years later, she earned silver for the 5000m.