Eilish McColgan reflects on successful summer – Friday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to share insights into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 19th.
athletics
Eilish McColgan reflected on more medal successes.
What a way to say goodbye to my 2022 track season!! ???
Had to dig deep into my soul for this…?
3 major championships in 4.5 weeks – not for the faint of heart! pic.twitter.com/9dGCPh3NXN
— Eilish McColgan (@EilishMccolgan) August 18, 2022
I started this season with only 1 major outdoor medal and now I have 5! So incredibly happy!?Congratulations to Koko- in front of her home crowd. Goosebump moments like I had in Birmingham two weeks ago! Amazing to be in Munich tonight.??? pic.twitter.com/Oj6GtmUiAa
— Eilish McColgan (@EilishMccolgan) August 18, 2022
Jazmin Sawyers celebrated bronze.
Soccer
Jamie Carragher’s ripping of Gary Neville continued.
#New profile picture pic.twitter.com/0jgGnvWKRC
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) August 19, 2022
Raheem Sterling was hard at work.
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) August 19, 2022
Morgan Gibbs-White was looking forward to the start in Nottingham Forest.
So proud to be there @NFFC! I can’t wait to play in front of the fans at City Ground! Let’s go! ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/1DuUIxVU1u
— Morgan Gibbs-White (@Morgangibbs27) August 19, 2022
And said goodbye to Wolves.
Thank you for an incredible 14 years ❤️ @wolves pic.twitter.com/xXgrdeKGoY
— Morgan Gibbs-White (@Morgangibbs27) August 19, 2022
cricket
Michael Vaughan expected a quick graduation from Lord’s.
Early cry.. test could end today..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 19, 2022
Heather Knight recovered.
Surgery ✅
I cleaned up my hip a bit to get myself walking again soon. Unfortunately it excludes me from the India series and the WBBL but I am aiming to be back by the end of the year ??. Time to use the break and start rehab! pic.twitter.com/4Mcwjs2nwN
— Heather Knight (@Heatherknight55) August 19, 2022
tennis
Jodie Burrage enjoying Vancouver…
Naomi Osaka considered switching her hand to mixed doubles.
I kind of want to play mixed doubles at the US Open because I’ve never played a full match in my life, but I’m also very scared of letting my partner down?
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) August 19, 2022
curling
Did Eve Muirhead get retirement advice from another Scottish sporting great?