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Today was not about times, it was about getting in there, enjoying the race, and enjoying the atmosphere
Paula Radcliffe
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Paula Radcliffe
Age: 50
Born: 1973
Born: December 17
Long-Distance Runner
Olympic Athlete
Northwich
Cheshire
Paula Jane Radcliffe
MBE
Paula Jane Radcliffe
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