Eilish McColgan strives to compete at Commonwealth Games despite injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:54 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Eilish McColgan is focused on competing in the Commonwealth Games 10,000m event in Glasgow on Monday, as she recovers from a foot fracture. McColgan's mother and coach, Liz, stated that while she is back in training, her participation remains uncertain, depending on her performance in upcoming training sessions. The reigning champion aims to defend her title after a challenging recovery from a toe injury and stress fracture sustained during the London Marathon. McColgan has committed to returning to the track, having previously transitioned to road racing since winning gold in Birmingham four years ago.
- •Eilish McColgan plans to defend her 10,000m title in Glasgow on Monday.
- •She is recovering from a foot fracture sustained during the London Marathon.
- •Her readiness hinges on upcoming training sessions.
- •McColgan previously won gold in Birmingham four years ago.
- •This marks her attempt to compete in her second home Games.
- 10:54 AMYahoo Sports — McColgan battling foot fracture to make home Games
- 10:54 AMBBC Sport — McColgan battling foot fracture to make home Games
"Scotland's Eilish McColgan is giving herself "every opportunity" to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title in her home country on Monday as she recovers from a foot fracture, says mother and coach Liz.
"Scotland Eilish McColgan is giving herself "every opportunity" to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title in her home country on Monday as she recovers from a foot fracture, says mother and coach Liz.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:54 AMMcColgan battling foot fracture to make home Games
Scotland Eilish McColgan is giving herself "every opportunity" to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title in her home country on Monday as she recovers from a foot fracture, says mother and coach Liz.
- BBC SportJul 25, 2026, 10:54 AMMcColgan battling foot fracture to make home Games
Scotland's Eilish McColgan is giving herself "every opportunity" to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title in her home country on Monday as she recovers from a foot fracture, says mother and coach Liz.
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