Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan has spoken out on her engagement to long-term partner Michael Rimmer after setting a new Scottish record at this year's London Marathon.

The Dundee-born runner set a new Scottish record in Sunday's marathon before jetting off to Japan, where Rimmer - himself an Olympic athlete - popped the question.

Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan has spoken out on her engagement to long-term partner Michael Rimmer after setting a new Scottish record at this year's London Marathon.The Dundee-born runner set a new Scottish record in Sunday's marathon before jetting off to Japan, where Rimmer - himself an Olympi...{ai:summary}<p>Scottish runner Eilish McColgan has announced her engagement to long-term partner Michael Rimmer after achieving a new Scottish record at the London Marathon. Following her record-setting performance, Rimmer proposed while they were in Japan. </p><p>#sports</p>

WATCH: Eilish McColgan reacts to setting new Scottish record for London Marathon

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