Colin Jackson believes Eilish McColgan's epic 10,000m Commonwealth triumph will be a career 'turning point' for the experienced Scottish runner.
McColgan followed in her mum Liz's decorated footsteps on Wednesday night by producing a rousing sprint finish to secure a memorable victory in Birmingham — the first major title of her career.
Ad/> Roared on by an ear-splitting Alexandra Stadium, the 31-year-old pipped Kenya's Irine Cheptai on the home straight to win gold and emulate her mother, who had claimed Commonwealth Games 10,000m in 1986 and 1990.
AthleticsClarke-Khan on why returning to Alexander Stadium was 'unbelievable' at Commonwealth Games19 HOURS AGO And former Welsh hurdler Jackson, who is also a two time Commonwealth champion as well as an Olympic silver medallist, insists McColgan's dramatic victory can function as a watershed moment.