A former Nice Britain athlete has died on the age of 28, his working membership has mentioned.
Robbie Fitzgibbon, a center distance runner, represented his nation at a number of worldwide occasions.
His membership, Brighton Phoenix, described him as “one in every of our most cherished athletes”.
An announcement mentioned he was “a buddy to many, and a supply of motivation for all who had the privilege of figuring out him”.
It added: “Robbie was the epitome of a runner’s runner, embodying all the pieces we worth at Phoenix.”
Robbie Fitzgibbon joined Brighton Phoenix as a junior, and thru “dedication, relentless exhausting work, and dedication”, he grew to become a GB senior international-level athlete, the membership mentioned.
In 2019 he competed within the senior indoor European Championships, reaching the ultimate, and went on to compete in a number of Diamond League races.
His coach and mentor, Joel Kidger, mentioned: “Robbie was gifted however, much more so, a tough employee.
“He was gritty, decided, and normally bought to the place he wished.”
Charlie Grice, his coaching companion, paid tribute, saying: “You had been a real fighter who all the time gave your greatest.”
In recent times, Fitzgibbon took a step again from monitor working, shifting from middle-distance to lengthy distance races.
He had been making ready to run the 2025 Brighton Marathon in assist of the charity Thoughts.
His father Robin will now run in his place, the membership has introduced.