Scottishdistance runner Eilish McColgan will make his debut at this year's London Marathon 26 years after his mother Liz McColgan won the race.
In recent years, McCorgan has set a new record forUKin 5km, 10km and 10mile races, creating expectations for her first competitive marathon. rice field.
She will face world record holderBrigid Kosgeiand defend champion Joyciline Jepkosgei in the field of elite women and UK number one Charlotte Purdue on October 2nd.
McColgan said she has been preparing for years.
She doesn't remember the race herself, but she finishes many times The year I've seen. I'm looking forward to experiencing it myself now
Eilish McColgan
"I look forward to stepping up to marathon distance in the past The years and this year's London Marathon will be the perfect time after a busy summer on the track.
"Obviously, the London Marathon was held by my mother in 1996. The victory occupies a very special place in the center of my family.
"I don't really remember the race, but I" what over the years I have seen the finish many times. I am looking forward to experiencing it for myself.
