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Amy-Eloise Markovc strikes gold in absence of defending champion Laura Muir

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Amy-Eloise Markovc followed in the footsteps of Laura Muir to win Britain’s first gold medal at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Muir, winner of the 3,000m at the last two Euros in Belgrade and Glasgow, declined to defend her title in Torun as she prepares for this summer’s Olympics.

Into her place stepped Stockport-born Markovc who marked her first championship by racing to victory in a personal best time of 8:46.43.

The 25-year-old, who is married to a Slovenian international rower and based in the US, finished ahead of team mate Verity Ockenden, who took bronze in 8:46.40. “One thing I talked about with my coach was trusting my instincts,” said Markovc. “I felt strong and felt I needed to kick a bit earlier.

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