An elite rower died from multiple injuries caused by a road traffic collision last year, an inquest heard on Thursday.

Anna Roots, 34, was taking part in a charity ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise funds for leukaemia and lymphoma research when she was hit by an articulated lorry on September 6, 2014.

Ms Roots and her friend Rebekah Edgar set off from John O’Groats earlier that day but Ms Roots was involved in a collision near Bettyhill at about 3.15pm.

Ms Roots, who had a masters degree in town planning, worked for a large city planning firm until she left her job to train as a rower full time. She trained at Mortlake Boat Club and a statement read by Mr Inyama said she loved the training and the camaraderie, and was an inspiration to all those at the club.

Ms Roots won women's races at the Henley Regatta twice and in 2010 represented England at the Commonwealth Regatta.

A statement from Ms Roots’ GP Dr Jonathon Barnes read at the inquest said she was a very healthy woman.

Mr Inyama read a collection of tributes to Ms Roots from her friends and family, and said: "Anna was beautiful inside and out. She was an amazing woman. Her passing leaves a huge void in many lives."

Mr Inyama ruled Ms Roots’ death was the result of an accident.

The Just Giving page set up for Ms Roots and Ms Edgar’s cycling challenge has raised more than £30,000 for leukaemia and lymphoma research. Donate at justgiving.com/beksannaJOGLE.