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FOR some athletes, the Commonwealth Games marks the end of their season. For Eilish McColgan it feels more like the start. Scotlands steeplechasers Eilish McColgan, far left, and Lennie Waite, far right, tackle the water jump. Picture: Jane Barlow The 23-year-old from Dundee is fit again now, but missed out on vital weeks of training … Continue reading Commonwealth Games: Eilish McColgan takes sixth – Scotsman

It is just 100 days and counting until Glasgow takes centre stage in the sporting world. The final lap until the Commonwealth Games of 2014 begins on Monday. To mark that milestone, Sportsmail begins a week-long series aimed at shining the spotlight on those who hope to carve their names into history, those who have … Continue reading Commonwealth Countdown: Eilish McColgan admits she’s expected to win… because of who her mum is – Daily Mail

Eilish McColgan hits the water on the way to a 12th-placed finish in the 3000m steeplechase. She fell just two seconds short of earning a place at the European Championships. Picture: SNS A heart murmur has been controlled but her ambitions remain boundless. "If two months ago someone had said to me: 'Oh, don't worry, … Continue reading Eilish McColgan recovers her stride but still has some way to go – The Herald

Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan says she is not going to let her recent heart scare hamper her running career. The 23-year-old, who will compete for Team Scotland at theCommonwealth Games in Glasgow, suffered heart palpitations in April while out in the Middle East. McColgan admits that she was initially "scared" by the experience. "From a very … Continue reading Glasgow 2014: Eilish McColgan puts heart scare behind her – BBC Sport

Tears formed in Eilish McColgan’s eyes as she described how an undiagnosed irregular heartbeat forced her into hospital earlier this year. The British steeplechaser, daughter of former world 10,000 metres champion Liz, has experienced heart palpitations since the age of 12, but never like this; a two-day attack during a visit to see her mother … Continue reading Eilish McColgan feared heart scare could wreck her Commonwealth Games dream – Daily Mail