Overview

• Eilish McColgan will debut in the London Marathon on Sunday, aiming to surpass her mother Liz McColgan’s 1997 record of 2:26:52.
• McColgan has faced sustained online body-shaming, including abusive comments from individuals such as teachers and parents, which she has publicly called out.
• She advocates for social media platforms to require passport-linked verification to combat anonymous trolling and abuse.
• McColgan emphasizes the importance of athlete health and aims to inspire young runners by sharing both her challenges and successes.
• The 2022 Commonwealth 10,000m champion views this marathon as a stepping stone toward competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.