Eilish McColgan Confronts Online Body-Shaming Ahead of London Marathon Debut

The Olympic runner and her mother, Liz McColgan, call out abusive comments while highlighting the challenges faced by female athletes online.

Eilish McColgan, a three-time Olympian and Commonwealth 10,000m champion, has faced online body-shaming, with trolls questioning her physique and training regimen.
Her mother and coach, Liz McColgan, has publicly condemned the abusive comments, calling for an end to the harassment of female athletes on social media.
Eilish has consistently spoken out against body-shaming, emphasizing the rigorous diet and training required for elite runners to perform at high levels.
Supporters, including fans and fellow athletes, have rallied behind McColgan, praising her resilience and criticizing the misogynistic nature of such online abuse.
McColgan is training for her first London Marathon on April 27, with aspirations to challenge Paula Radcliffe's British marathon record in the future.