Megan Keith’s Dominance Lights Up British 10,000m
The University of Birmingham’s track buzzed with energy on June 15 as Megan Keith added another national crown to her growing collection. She crossed the finish line in 31:19.88, making her the top British runner in the women’s 10,000m—second only to Italian guest Elisa Palmero. For Keith, who trains in Inverness under Ross Cairns, this win marked back-to-back British titles in the event, and continued a run of form that’s turning her into one of the country’s distance running stars.
While Keith’s time didn’t quite hit the tougher World Championships mark, she had no trouble blasting past the Commonwealth Games standard for Glasgow 2026. That means her Team Scotland selection is now just a formality. These championships also mark another milestone in Keith's journey since clinching her Olympic place at the 2024 Night of the 10,000m PBs and a European outdoor bronze. She’s quickly becoming a regular name at major competitions, and British distance running has rarely looked as promising.
Scottish Runners Step Up in Men’s 10,000m
The Scottish surge didn’t stop with Keith. In the men’s 10,000m, Logan Rees bagged bronze with a gutsy 28:52.25, adding another medal for the Scottish camp. He wasn’t alone—Ryan Thomson, pushing hard from the start, smashed his personal best by clocking 28:57.12 to land just off the podium in fourth. For both, these results mark another leap in careers that have been gaining momentum over the past year.
The performances have sent a clear message: Scotland’s endurance runners are more than just making up the numbers on the British scene. With established names like Keith at the forefront, and breakout performers like Rees and Thomson in tow, there’s a new confidence running through Scotland’s athletics squad. It’s a group that’s got eyes on medals not just at national championships, but on international stages, too.
The 2025 British Championships will be remembered as another major showcase for Scottish athletes, especially in the distance events. Keith’s comfortable win, paired with those strong men’s results, have given fans plenty of reasons to watch Glasgow 2026 with high hopes. Don’t be surprised if these names become even more familiar next season.
