McColgan-Lynch, Elizabeth (1964–)

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McColgan-Lynch, Elizabeth (1964–)

Scottish runner. Name variations: Liz McColgan. Born Elizabeth McColgan, May 24, 1964, in Dundee, Scotland.

At Commonwealth Games, won gold medals for 10,000 meters (1986, 1990) and 3,000 meters (1990); at Seoul Olympics, won a silver medal in the 10,000 meters (1988); won the Tokyo and NY Marathon (1991) and London Marathon (1996). Named Member of the British Empire (MBE).

See also Adrianne Blue, Queen of the Track: The Liz McColgan Story (Gollancz).

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