British Orienteering

JWOC 2026: GB Team Announcement

16 April 2026

Introducing the athletes who have been selected to represent Team GB at the Junior World Orienteering Championships 2026.

We are delighted to confirm the team for the Junior World Orienteering Championships 2026, which will take place in Karlskrona -Sweden from 29th June – 4th July 2026. 

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Event programme

  • Sprint - Monday 29 June 2026
  • Sprint Relay - Tuesday 30 2026
  • Long - Wednesday 1 July 2026
  • Middle - Friday 3 July 2026
  • Forest Relay - Saturday 4 July 2026

The following athletes have been selected to represent GBR at the Junior World Orienteering Championships 2026:

Women

  • Emily Atkinson
  • Ruth Gooch
  • Heather High
  • Jocie Hilton
  • Lyra Medlock (subject to fitness)
  • Daisy Rennie

First reserve: Scarlett Kelly
Second reserve: Freya Tryner

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Men

  • Finn Selmer Duguid
  • Oliver Duncan
  • James Hammond
  • Finlay McLuckie
  • Tommy Rollins (subject to fitness)
  • Ewen Wilkinson

First reserve: Ruari Cottier
Second reserve: Michael Bishenden

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A huge well done to all of the athletes selected. We can't wait to see how you all get on at this year's competition!