Eilish McColgan is pushing hard to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title at the upcoming Glasgow 2026 event. The 35-year-old athlete is currently managing a stress fracture in her foot, an injury that was not immediately identified following a toe issue sustained during the London Marathon earlier this year. Her mother and coach, Liz McColgan, confirmed that while Eilish is back in training, the decision to compete on Monday remains uncertain as they carefully monitor her progress during final track sessions.
McColgan, who achieved gold in Birmingham four years ago, is deeply committed to participating in these home Games. Her coaching team is being cautious, noting that she still needs to successfully complete key training requirements, such as running in spikes, before they can confirm her status. Despite these setbacks, the team is doing everything possible to prepare her for the race, as they recognize her strong desire to represent Scotland as the reigning champion.
