Paris 2024 Outcomes
Eilish McColgan acted for the entire athletics neighborhood throughout Scotland – as she wrapped Megan Keith in her arms after a tricky evening in Paris.
The Scottish duo represented Crew GB within the Girls’s 10,000m closing on the Olympics.
It was a very particular second for Eilish as she grew to become the primary Scot in monitor and area ever to compete in 4 Olympics – a dozen years after her debut at London 2012.
A troublesome build-up with barely any racing previously 12 months noticed her dig deep to complete 15th in 31:20.51 and third European within the area of 25 athletes.
Megan for her half had labored by means of an ankle damage in her preparation and a tough evening concluded with a solo run final lap after others completed as she got here dwelling in 33:19.92 for 23rd place.
The tears flowed as she crosse the road however Eilish waited for her team-mate and the extra skilled lady made her admiration for Megan very clear certainly.
A final lap burn-up noticed victory for Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet with Italian Nadia Battocletti taking a superb silver medal. Sifan Hassan got here dwelling within the bronze place.
The qaulity and depth throughout the sector was clear amongst 25 on the start-list.
Megan got here into the race with a world rating of 18 with Eilish, with that injury-hit preparation during the last 12 months or so, at 28.
‘It was powerful, I discovered it very tougH,’ mentioned Eilish.
‘I used to be clearly missing in races, and it’s simply totally different on the monitor. However I’m pleased with myself. I made the beginning line and I completed it. It was a tough slog for me right now.
‘Mentally it was powerful. With different championships, you possibly can skip it and get your physique in the most effective form doable. The final 5 and a half weeks have been good. I couldn’t have requested something extra.
‘I did all the things I may, coaching sensible, to get myself in the very best form.
‘I don’t really feel like that was mirrored tonight which is a disappointment, however you possibly can’t flip down the Olympic Video games. I’m disillusioned that I wasn’t as shut I might’ve prefer to with the lead pack. Disenchanted however nonetheless very pleased with myself.’
Megan had nursed an ankle damage a couple of weeks in the past.
‘That was the toughest 25 laps ever,’ she mentioned.
‘I used to be very completely happy to complete tonight. In truth, I used to be completely happy to make the beginning line and even happier to make the end line.
‘Despite the fact that I got here dwelling final, I’m proud to be right here as an Olympian.’
Inverness Harriers held a watch get together again on the membership. And the reception within the Highlands (see above) firmly suggests the delight wasn’t restricted to Eilish and Megan.
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Eilish McColgan, Megan Keith, Olympics, Paris 2024