How old was Paula Radcliffe when she won?

How old was Paula Radcliffe when she won?

Radcliffe, then 29, said: “Everyone said that London could not be a fast course. But I knew from last year it was. “We got a good day, and the wind was behind us more than it was in front – and we have proved it is a fast course.

What happened to Paula Radcliffe in 2004 Olympics?

The British distance runner came into the Games with a great deal of pressure to bring back a gold medal in either the 10,000 metres or, more likely, the marathon. But an abscess in her knee lead to severe discomfort and a cortisone injection, with the injury also leading to a lack of sleep and upset stomach.

Where is Paula Radcliffe now?

In an interview with the Guardian in 2019, Paula told of how she winds-down on a rare day off, she said: “We live in Monaco, so on the beach with kayaks in the summer.

Did Paula Radcliffe won a gold medal?

On the track, Radcliffe won the 10,000 metres silver medal at the 1999 World Championships and was the 2002 Commonwealth champion at 5000 metres. She represented Great Britain at the Olympics in four consecutive games (1996 to 2008), although she never won an Olympic medal.

Is Paula Radcliffe asthmatic?

Paula Radcliffe – athlete, marathon runner and mother of one – has had asthma all her life. She discusses how it’s made her more determined to succeed. Paula’s positive attitude to her asthma makes her the perfect role model for others with the condition. “I don’t think asthma has affected my career,” she says.

Who broke Paula Radcliffe record?

Eilish McColgan
Eilish McColgan shattered Paula Radcliffe’s 17-year record in the women’s 5000m at a Diamond League meet. McColgan finished the race in Oslo in 14:28.55, beating Radcliffe’s record of 14:29.11 and taking 18 seconds off her own personal best.

What’s wrong with Paula Radcliffe’s breathing?

Why does Paula Radcliffe breathe?

“My exercise-induced asthma was first recognised when I started training seriously at the age of 14. When I was training, I’d take my preventer inhaler first thing in the morning, and my reliever inhaler before I started exercising.

How did Paula Radcliffe deal with asthma?

Who is Paula Radcliffe married to?

Gary Loughm. 2001
Paula Radcliffe/Spouse

Radcliffe met her husband Gary Lough, a former Northern Irish 1,500 m runner, when he was her lodger at Loughborough University. The pair married in 2001. She gave birth to her first child, daughter Isla, in 2007. Her second child, a son, Raphael, was born in 2010.