Matt Lewis/British AthleticsA former Nice Britain athlete has died on the age of 28, his operating 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 “considered one of our most cherished athletes”.
An announcement mentioned he was “a pal to many, and a supply of motivation for all who had the privilege of understanding him”.
It added: “Robbie was the epitome of a runner’s runner, embodying every part we worth at Phoenix.”
Robbie Fitzgibbon joined Brighton Phoenix as a junior, and thru “dedication, relentless arduous work, and dedication”, he turned 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 often bought to the place he wished.”
Richard Heathcote/GettyCharlie Grice, his coaching associate, paid tribute, saying: “You have been a real fighter who at all times gave your greatest.”
In recent times, Fitzgibbon took a step again from monitor operating, transferring from middle-distance to lengthy distance races.
He had been making ready to run the 2025 Brighton Marathon in support of the charity Thoughts.
His father Robin will now run in his place, the membership has introduced.