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London Marathon organisers boycott X over platform’s ‘descent into gutter’ and abuse

Hugh Brasher hit out at social media trolls directing hate towards Eilish McColgan

The Independent UK

London Marathon becomes latest organisation to boycott Elon Musk's 'gutter' X platform

Event Director Hugh Brasher also confirmed transgender women will be allowed to run as females despite Supreme Court ruling

Evening Standard

London Marathon to consult EHRC report before transgender participant decision

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling confirmed the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.

The Independent UK

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London Marathon 2025: men's and women's favourites, featuring Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan

Alex Yee and Eilish McColgan, both making their London Marathon debuts, are among the top British contenders for the 26.2-mile race

Evening Standard

Eilish McColgan sets two London Marathon targets for long-awaited debut

McColgan is back and poised to run the iconic distance after breaking down injured in 2023, with the star-studded elite women’s field boasting world record holder Ruth Chepngetich and Olympic gold medallist Sifan Hassan

The Independent UK

What time does the London Marathon 2025 start? Race route and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the annual race

The Independent UK

Eilish McColgan feels ‘numb’ to ‘dangerous’ body-shaming comments

The Scot has spoken out against comments she has received on social media, arguing they are ‘dangerous’ for aspiring athletes to see

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Susan Egelstaff: The commentary on Eilish McColgan's body is vile, and must stop

Eilish McColgan is one of the most successful Scottish track and field athletes over the past decade. But the abusive online comments about her…

The National (Scotland)

Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over ‘pond life’ abuse of female athletes

Sebastian Coe will demand urgent talks with Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to stop ‘pond life’ abusing female sports stars with impunity if he becomes IOC president

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s a dark side’: 1500m star Georgia Hunter Bell calls for online abuse to stop

Georgia Hunter Bell, Britain’s Olympic 1500m bronze medallist, has revealed she no longer goes online before races because of the ‘really dark side of social media’

The Guardian - UK

‘Stop the abuse’: Liz McColgan hits back at online criticism of daughter Eilish

The Olympic silver medallist Liz McColgan has hit out at the '“demeaning and abusive comments” received on social media by her daughter Eilish

The Guardian - UK

Liz McColgan condemns ‘demeaning’ comments about daughter Eilish’s body shape

The Commonwealth 10,000m champion posted an update on her training but the comments were flooded by negativity

The Independent UK

10 tips for running your first marathon from professionals who’ve gone the distance

FITNESS FOCUS: Whether you want to smash your personal best or simply enjoy the big day that bit more, running experts, including Olympians and sport scientists, share their top tips with Harry Bullmore

The Independent UK

‘Nonsense’ to think Eilish McColgan can break London Marathon record on debut

The Scot has struggled with injury.

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Olympic runner Eilish McColgan reveals her training secrets ahead of the London Marathon – and why she’ll rarely run twice a day

HOW I TRAIN: These are the training, nutrition and recovery methods the four-time Olympian uses to stay at the top of her game

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: If all goes to plan, 2025 could be a thriller for Scottish sport

If all goes to plan, 2025 could be a thriller for Scottish sport. Here's what I'll be looking out for over the next twelve months.

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: My most memorable moments from Scottish sport in 2024

2024 has been a year of highs and lows and ups and downs. Here's my most memorable moments from Scottish sport over the past 12 months.

The Times of India

Cheptegei, Eyayu win Delhi half-marathon titles

Ugandan wins elite men's title while Ethiopian Eyayu claims women's crown

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Joshua Cheptegei is Delhi Half Marathon's top draw but Muktar Edris could prove tough competition

NEW DELHI: Double Olympic gold medallist Joshua Cheptegei had made his international debut in India way back in 2014 at the World 10K Bengaluru, where he finished second.

The Independent UK

Eilish McColgan left off UK Athletics World Class Programme list

The 33-year-old has targeted the women’s marathon at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

The Times of India

Edris, McColgan to lead star-studded line-up at VDHM

NEW DELHI: Former 5000m world champion Muktar Edris will return to lead a star-studded international line-up at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024 - a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race.

The National (Scotland)

Eilish McColgan on being back to winning ways, online trolls and her marathon debut

After an injury-plagued year, Eilish McColgan is now within touching distance of full fitness. In today's Herald Scotland, the Dundonian talks about…

Marie Claire

We asked a record-breaking athlete for her 10km training tips - trust us, you're almost guaranteed a new PB with this advice

Keen to up your speed?

The Independent UK

Mary Ngugi-Cooper and Abel Kipchumba make it Kenyan double at Great North Run

British duo Eilish McColgan and Marc Scott both finished in the top five.

The National (Scotland)

Who is Eilish McColgan? Meet the Scottish runner competing at the Paris Olympics

Here is everything you need to know about Scottish long-distance runner Eilish McColgan as she competes in Team GB at the Paris Olympics.

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