Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe’s Olympic dream end in tears of frustration
Paula Radcliffe has finished a disappointing 23rd in the women’s marathon at the Beijing Olympics. Constantina Tomescu won the gold medal in 2:26.44.
She ran with an injury but says she would still like to have another crack at the Olympic marathon. Tomescu is 38, which gives Radcliffe 34, hopes to win gold at [...]
Paula Radcliffe still in doubt for marathon
Paula Radcliffe is expected to join the British Olympic team in Macau today, although officials are unsure if she will compete in the Olympics.
She still hopes to run despite suffering a stress fracture of her left femur.
“My crystal ball is unfortunately not working very well so I’ll wait and see where we are but as [...]
British athletic team announced
Britain have announced their athletic team for the Beijing Olympics. Some final names might be added on July 19. The team includes 2004 Olympic medallists Marlon Devonish (4 by 100 meters -gold) and Kelly Sotherton (Heptathlon - bronze).
Also included silver medalist Christine Ohuruogu, Nicole Sanders, World Indoor Triple Jump champion Phillips Idowu and [...]
Paula Radcliffe on crutches
World record holder for the marathon Paula Radcliffe has suffered another setback in her preparations for the Beijing Olympics. An MRI scan discovered a pulled muscle in her hip.
“Obviously the Olympics is extremely important to me,” said Radcliffe, who hopes to compete in her fourth Games.
“Little setbacks like this only strengthen my resolve to [...]
