“You can wish as hard as you like but all that really matters is the shape you're in on the day of the race. I've always felt these really big races aren't necessarily won by whoever is the fastest. They're won by the athlete who is the smartest and in the best shape on the day.”
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Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe, born on December 17, 1973, is a renowned British long-distance runner. She achieved remarkable success in the sport of athletics, particularly in the marathon. Radcliffe is the first athlete to win gold medals in both the Olympics and World Championships in the marathon, and her career is filled with distinguished achievements. more
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