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There's always going to be somebody who takes a dislike to you and you can't waste time worrying about it.
Paula Radcliffe
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Paula Radcliffe
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: December 17
Long-Distance Runner
Olympic Athlete
Northwich
Cheshire
Paula Jane Radcliffe
MBE
Paula Jane Radcliffe
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