Event organisers found that the 47-year-old had used a car to complete 2.5 miles of the course
A Scots ultra-marathon runner has been disqualified from a major race - after officials discovered that she had used a car.
Following her disqualification, third place was awarded to Mel Sykes. Director of the GB Ultras race Wayne Drinkwater called the situation "very disappointing".
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