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Eilish McColgan Set for Marathon Debut at 2025 London Marathon

Eilish McColgan, the accomplished British distance runner, is poised to make her marathon debut at the 2025 TCS London Marathon on April 27. This event holds special significance, as her mother, Liz McColgan, clinched victory in the same race in 1996.

Eilish's journey to the marathon has been marked by both triumphs and challenges. In early 2023, she was prepared to compete in the London Marathon; however, a knee injury forced her to withdraw just days before the event. Reflecting on the setback, she expressed her frustration, stating, "It was frustrating not to showcase the form I felt I was in, and get a race out of all the hard work I had put into it." Undeterred, McColgan set her sights on making her marathon debut in 2025.

The announcement of her participation in the 2025 London Marathon was met with enthusiasm, especially given the familial legacy associated with the event. Eilish shared her excitement, saying, "I am really looking forward to making my marathon debut in London this year. After a tough 12 months of injury, I am excited to finally toe the line and start the next chapter of my career on the roads."

Beyond her marathon aspirations, McColgan has an impressive track record in distance running. She secured a gold medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, setting a new Games record with a time of 30:48.60. Additionally, she holds British records in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and the half marathon, underscoring her versatility and endurance across various distances. 

As the 2025 London Marathon approaches, anticipation builds to see how Eilish McColgan will perform in her marathon debut, following in the footsteps of her mother and adding a new chapter to her distinguished running career.

 

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TCS London Marathon

TCS London Marathon

The London Marathon was first run on March 29, 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since 2010. It is sponsored by Virgin Money and was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. It is organized by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel...

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