McColgan battling foot fracture to make home Games

Scottish distance runner Eilish McColgan is battling a foot fracture as she attempts to defend her Commonwealth Games 10,000m title on home soil. Her mother and coach Liz McColgan stated that Eilish is giving herself 'every opportunity' to compete in the race, scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2026. The Games are being held in Scotland, making McColgan's potential participation particularly significant.