Eilish McColgan storms to victory in the McKirdy Micro 10K Marathon

Picture: Filip Bossyut

Eilish McColgan has secured a commanding victory in the McKirdy Micro 10K Marathon at Rockland State Park, New York, with an impressive time of 31 minutes and 3 seconds.

The win comes as McColgan continues her preparations for the London Marathon later this month, where she is set to make her highly anticipated debut over the 26.2-mile distance.

McColgan, who stormed to victory in the 2022 Commonwealth Games and has been steadily transitioning from track racing to road running in recent years.

After injury setbacks delayed her marathon debut in 2023, she now looks ready to take on the challenge in London.

Her latest 10K triumph in the United States is another milestone in her journey, demonstrating her speed and strength ahead of the race that could define her marathon credentials.

Fans will now eagerly await her appearance in London, where she hopes to make a statement on the world stage.