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Jennifer Hyland

Eilish McColgan’s dad left in tears as he watched her win gold in 10,000m

Runner Eilish McColgan’s dad was left in tears as he watched from the crowd as she won gold in the Commonwealth Games 10,000m.

Team Scotland’s Eilish was crowned winner following a stunning last lap in the closing stages of the long-distance event in Birmingham last week.

The runner raced to victory in 30min 48.60 seconds after blowing away her Kenyan rival Irine Cheptai in the home straight at Alexander Stadium.

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