5000m Two top athletes One shot at glory

More than 6 million people are set to watch two of Scotland’s greatest athletes go head to head in London tonight at 7.35pm. Here’s our guide to our middle distance specialists

Eilish McColgan

Age: 26

Born: Dundee

Height: 1.76m

5000m personal best: 15:00.38

Today’s odds: 200/1

Away from track: Maths and accountancy graduate

Twitter followers: 21.9k

Laura Muir

Age: 24

Born: Milnathort Height: 1.63m

5000m personal best: 14:49.12

Today’s odds: 25/1

Away from track: Veterinary medicine student

Twitter followers: 27.4k