Liz McColgan, Olympic silver medallist, condemned online abuse directed at her daughter Eilish, the reigning Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion, over her body image. After Eilish shared a training video for the London Marathon, she received derogatory comments suggesting she had an eating disorder. Liz's social media response highlighted the need for understanding elite athletes' body shapes and voiced her concern for vulnerable young athletes who might struggle with such negativity. Eilish aims to achieve remarkable marathon times, aspiring to break Paula Radcliffe's long-standing British record in the future.
Liz McColgan expressed concern over abusive social media comments aimed at her daughter, elite athlete Eilish, highlighting the impact of such negativity on young athletes.
Liz defended her daughter's body shape against online attacks, stating, 'We come in all shapes and sizes,' emphasizing the importance of understanding athlete physiology.
In her message, Liz pointed out that 'my concern is for other kids, athletes that are not so strong of character to deal with demeaning and abusive comments on their appearance.'
Eilish McColgan responded to her mother's defense, acknowledging her ambition to excel in marathon running while recognizing the challenges of breaking records.
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