Eilish McColgan Eyes Record Fourth London 10,000 Title — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Eilish McColgan, British 10km record-holder, seeks her fourth Vitality London 10,000 title. She triumphed in 2022, 2024, and 2025, matching Jo Pavey's wins. McColgan holds the course record of 30:23.
Despite a recent blister-induced withdrawal from the Great North Run, McColgan remains confident. She set a European record of 30:08 in January's Valencia 10km. Her main rival is Jessica Warner-Judd, with a 10km best of 30:41. Read more racing coverage.
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McColgan aims for a historic fourth win at the Vitality London 10,000. Eilish McColgan, British 10km record-holder, seeks her fourth Vitality London 10,000 title. She triumphed in 2022, 2024, and 2025, matching Jo Pavey's wins. McColgan holds the course record of 30:23.
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Runner World published this brief on September 23, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 23, 2026.
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