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Rebecca Johnson

EXPLAINED: Eilish mccolgan upbeat after third place at great north run - The Real Truth

Eilish McColgan finished third in the Great North Run (Owen Humphreys/PA) -

Eilish McColgan believes her third-placed finish in the Great North Run on Sunday is a “good starting point” for upcoming races.

Competing in windy and overcast conditions, the 34-year-old earned a spot on the podium behind Kenyan duo Sheila Chepkirui and Vivian Cheruiyot after finishing the half-marathon in one hour, nine minutes and 42 seconds.

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