Sentences with phrase «against local favourite»

Britain's six - time Paralympic gold medallist David Weir goes up against local favourite Marcel Hug and USA's Joshua George over 3000m, while other British athletes competing in Zurich include Daniel Talbot in the 200m, Lynsey Sharp and Shelayna Oskan - Clarke in the 800m, Niall Flannery in the non-Diamond League 400m hurdles and Charlie Grice in the 1500m.