Support act: Four-time Olympian Eilish on hand to help Megan after tough night in Paris [Video]

Friday 9th August 2024

Paris 2024 Results

Eilish McColgan acted for the whole athletics community across Scotland – as she wrapped Megan Keith in her arms after a tough night in Paris.

The Scottish duo represented Team GB in the Women’s 10,000m final at the Olympics.

It was a truly special moment for Eilish as she became the first Scot in track and field ever to compete in four Olympics – a dozen years after her debut at London 2012.

A tough build-up with barely any racing in the past year saw her dig deep to finish 15^th in 31:20.51 and third European in the field of 25 athletes.

Megan for her part had worked through an ankle injury in her preparation and a difficult night concluded with a solo run last lap after others finished as she came home in 33:19.92 for 23^rd place.

The tears flowed as she crosse the line but Eilish waited for …