Paula Radcliffe Quotes

I've had a lot of success over the years racing in New York, but the main point is that I feel the marathon is a different event, a lot more my event.

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• I've had a lot of success over the years racing in New York, but the main point is that I feel the marathon is a different event, a lot more my event.

  

  Paula Radcliffe
  • Success
  • Event
  • Marathon