Eilish McColgan

About

Middle-distance athlete who made her Olympic debut for Great Britain in 2012 in the 3000 meter steeplechase.

Before Fame

She won a bronze medal in the 1500 meter steeplechase at the International U17 Schools Championship. She studied mathematics and accountancy at the University of Dundee. 

Trivia

She won gold medals in both the 1500 and 3000 meter steeplechase at the 2012 Scottish Universities Indoor Championships.

Family Life

She was born to Liz and Peter McColgan.

Associated With

At the 2012 Olympics in London, she was part of a Great Britain contingency that included tennis star Andy Murray.