Eilish McColgan withdraws from Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Defending women’s 10,000 metres champion Eilish McColgan is the latest big name to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

McColgan cited limited preparation time following a toe injury sustained during the London Marathon in April as the reason for her decision to pull out.

McColgan, who also won silver over 5000m at Birmingham 2022, said: “Sadly, I won’t be competing at Glasgow 2026. After almost 10 weeks out following the London Marathon with my toe injury, it probably won’t come as a huge surprise.”

McColgan is the latest in an increasingly lengthy list of high-profile withdrawals, with the likes of England duo Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Matt Hudson-Smith pulling out on the eve of the Games.