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Paula Radcliffe retires aged 51 after completing major marathon record

The former world record holder announced the Boston Marathon would be her final event on the roads

The Independent UK

Paula Radcliffe says watching her daughter undergo chemotherapy was ‘horrible’

The long-distance runner’s 18-year-old daughter was diagnosed and treated for cancer in 2020

Evening Standard

Eilish McColgan sets two London Marathon targets for long-awaited debut

McColgan is back and poised to run the iconic distance after breaking down injured in 2023, with the star-studded elite women’s field boasting world record holder Ruth Chepngetich and Olympic gold medallist Sifan Hassan

The Independent UK

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‘Stop the abuse’: Liz McColgan hits back at online criticism of daughter Eilish

The Olympic silver medallist Liz McColgan has hit out at the '“demeaning and abusive comments” received on social media by her daughter Eilish

The Guardian - UK

‘Nonsense’ to think Eilish McColgan can break London Marathon record on debut

The Scot has struggled with injury.

The Independent UK

From Paula Radcliffe’s marathon tips to Ben Stiller on his epic TV drama: the best podcasts of the week

Olympians serve up a 16-week audio running club, while the Zoolander star unpacks his brilliant brain-scrambler of a show, Severance

The Guardian - UK

Keely Hodgkinson has potential to achieve 2025 ‘double whammy’ – Paula Radcliffe

Hodgkinson won gold over 800 metres in Paris last summer.

The Independent UK

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Women Continue To Catch Up To Men In Marathons. Will They Ever Win?

Given their late start and lack of research on how women can run faster, is it inevitable that women will surpass men in the marathon?

Inverse

4 sporting legends wow in 4 incredible outfits in Paris as the Olympic coverage has us taking so many style notes

Gabby Logan, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Paula Radcliffe and Denise Lewis are officially our 'best dressed' group of the 2024 Olympics so far

Woman & Home

Paula Radcliffe says sorry for wishing Paris Olympics convicted child rapist ‘best of luck’

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, now 29, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to raping the 12-year-old girl when he was 19

Evening Standard

Paula Radcliffe ‘mortified’ and issues apology for wishing child rapist luck at Olympic Games

Paula Radcliffe made the controversial comments about Steven van de Velde in an interview ahead of the Olympics

The Independent UK

Paula Radcliffe apologises for wishing ‘good luck’ to convicted rapist at Olympics

Paula Radcliffe has apologised for wishing good luck to a convicted rapist when he competes for the Netherlands at the Paris Olympics next week

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 80% of the Team GB mums won medals at the Olympics - so why are mothers still being underestimated in sport?

Seven out of nine of the mothers competing earned a place on the podium.

Marie Claire

Paula Radcliffe says Andy Murray ending career at Olympics ‘extremely fitting’

Murray has confirmed his plan to retire, saying Paris 2024 will be his “last ever tennis tournament”.

The Independent UK

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‘Why wouldn’t you, if you can run faster?’: the unstoppable rise of the carbon-fibre super shoe

Hi-tech shoes have sent world records tumbling. Do they herald the end of the level playing field, or are they the saviour of long-distance racing?

Marie Claire

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Dame Mary Peters and Paula Radcliffe share their top tips for improving your fitness

Health contributor Abbi Henderson chats with the two former athletes.

Evening Standard

Battle of the super shoes keeps on running in technological arms race

Long-held records continue to tumble in marathons across the world as the likes of Adidas and Nike battle for super-shoe supremacy

The Independent UK

New poll reveals the 20 most inspirational sportswomen

Jessica Ennis-Hill, Paula Radcliffe and Dame Kelly Holmes are among those inspiring the nation, according to a new poll

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Daily Mirror

Eilish McColgan pinpoints comeback race after knee injury ruined London Marathon dream

The Commonwealth Games champion has resorted to having an injection for an impingement that saw her withdraw from marathon debut 48 hours before taking to the start line - and is aiming to make a return for the Diamond League in London in late July

Woman & Home

40 quotes about running from inspirational athletes and celebrities to boost motivation

These quotes about running from athletes like Paula Radcliffe and Usain Bolt are the perfect inspiration

Coach

How Long Is The London Marathon?

The London Marathon is 26.2 miles long, but don’t be surprised if your running watch says something different on race day

The Independent UK

On this day in 2003: Paula Radcliffe smashes marathon world record

Only Brigid Kosgei has run a faster time in the women’s marathon.

Wales Online

Paula Radcliffe says 'spooky' number 17 has followed her all her life

Paula, whose birthday is on the 17th - same as her grandma and daughter, held the world record time of 2:17:17 for 17 years

The Independent UK

On this day in 2002: Paula Radcliffe wins Chicago Marathon in world record time

The Briton took 89 seconds off the previous marker

The Guardian - UK

‘A sea of positivity’: older women boost London Marathon numbers

Pandemic, daily pressures and Paula Radcliffe cited as reasons for 65% rise in over-50 female runners

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