Eilish McColgan turns attention to Rio after injury setback

The 24-year-old had foot surgery in 2011 before going on to compete in the heats of steeplechase at London 2012.

After suffering a setback on her road to recovery from the injury she sustained in January this year, McColgan's hopes of competing at this year's World Championships have now also been scuppered.

But she believes qualification for Rio is within her grasp and is determined to give herself every opportunity to compete at her second Olympic Games.

"Initially, we believed this injury would be a small blip in the road meaning six weeks off from running," she said.

"However, that prognosis gradually worsened, week on week. Six became ten which became fourteen.

"Looking towards the future, it's important that I stay positive and focus on my longer term goals. Missing the World Championships this year is a huge knock but I have to remain calm and optimistic about the future.

"Rio 2016 will come round before any of us realise and at the end of the day the Olympic Games is the pinnacle. All the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices are purely for the Olympics.

"I had foot surgery in 2011 and went on to make my first ever Olympics in London 2012 - so it's definitely within my grasp."

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