Scottish runner Eilish McColgan engaged after Mount Fuji marriage proposal

Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan has shared news of her engagement after boyfriend Michael Rimmer’s marriage proposal in front of Mount Fuji.

The Commonwealth Games champion posted pictures of the proposal on social media during her trip to Japan and said: “Absolutely worth the jet lag. Yes to forever! #offthemarket”.

The 34-year-old is believed to have been in a relationship with Rimmer, who is a three-time Olympian and now coach, for more than ten years.

McColgan’s mother Liz tweeted her excitement at the news, saying: “So happy these two are engaged. Michael has been with Eilish in every part of her success and disappointments.

“Sport is not an easy platform for relationships but they were made for each other.

“Welcome to the crazy family Michael. Live long happy and together for ever.”

McColgan won 10,000m gold and 5,000m silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and also has silver and bronze medals at European level.

She had travelled to Japan immediately after making her marathon debut in London on Sunday. McColgan finished eighth and set a new Scottish record with a time of two hours, 24 minutes and 25 seconds, two minutes faster then her mother’s best time in the event.

“I’m really proud of myself today,” she said following the marathon.

“I’m happy to break my mum’s record. That was the main goal. I’ve broken every one of my mum’s PBs now, so that was a really special thing to do within the family.”