TROWBRIDGE pilots John Jackson and Paula Walker will spearhead Great Britain's challenge at the World Championships in St Moritz, Switzerland, next week.

The Paxcroft Mead duo, both the country's number ones, will be partnered by former European indoor 60m silver medallist Craig Pickering in the two-man event.

Former Olympic athlete Pickering made his debut alongside Jackson in the two-man event at the World Cup series competition round in Konigssee, Germany, last week, finishing 19th.

Walker will have 2009 bobsleigh world champion Gillian Cooke  as he brakewoman in the women's two-man event.

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