Eilish McColgan Withdraws from Commonwealth Games — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Scotland's Eilish McColgan, the 10,000m champion, has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games. McColgan cited insufficient recovery time from a toe injury sustained after the London Marathon. She expressed disappointment but remains optimistic about her upcoming races.
McColgan's withdrawal adds to a list of notable absences at the Games. Other prominent athletes, including Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith, have also pulled out due to injuries. Despite the setbacks, McColgan remains focused on her future competitions. Read more racing coverage.
Team Scotland's chef de mission, Elinor Middlemiss, expressed support for McColgan's decision. Middlemiss acknowledged the significance of McColgan's potential title defense in front of a home crowd and praised her dedication to the sport. Related: Hodgkinson and Asher-Smith Lead GB Squad for European Championships.
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Scotland's star runner pulls out due to injury recovery timing Scotland's Eilish McColgan, the 10,000m champion, has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games. McColgan cited insufficient recovery time from a toe injury sustained after the London Marathon. She expressed disappointment but remains optimistic about her upcoming races.
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Runner World published this brief on July 29, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated July 25, 2026.
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