Elise Thorner prepares for Commonwealth Games steeplechase debut

Elise Thorner is set to make her Commonwealth Games debut for Team England in the women's 3,000m steeplechase on July 29 in Glasgow. Thorner, 25, comes into the event in peak form following a record-breaking performance at the UK Athletics Championships and a personal best of 9 mins 07.39 secs achieved in the United States. She has had two victories and a second place in her last three races, and her training with elite runners at New Balance Manchester has fueled her confidence heading into the competition. Thorner aims to continue improving and is focused on personal bests.

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