Overview

• Eilish McColgan will make her London Marathon debut on Sunday, seeking to surpass her mother Liz McColgan's 1997 Scottish record of 2:26:52.
• McColgan continues to face body-shaming abuse online but remains committed to addressing harmful narratives for young athletes.
• She has proposed passport-linked ID verification on social media platforms to reduce anonymous trolling and protect users.
• Despite personal attacks, McColgan maintains her online presence to inspire and support young athletes who face bullying.
• The London Marathon's official X account has been inactive since January, citing the platform as no longer a 'positive place to be.'