Chicago Marathon

Human Interest Story

Women's marathon champ an easy pick

Moroccan middle distance legend Hicham El Guerrouj and marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe of Britain were named male and female athletes of the year for 2002 by the International Association of Athletics Federation.
Radcliffe broke the women's marathon record in Chicago this fall in what was only her second marathon.

El Guerrouj, Radcliffe honored by IAAF

Paula Radcliffe's Marathon World best time is statistically the greatest women's running mark in the record book at all distances currently contested at senior international championship level.

Radcliffe’s best, is record best

Chicago winner insists on drug test after record-breaking run

One of the first things Paula Radcliffe did after winning the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and setting a new women's world record was insist on a drug test.
The British superstar runner has long been a crusader against athlete doping, even wearing a ribbon that supports testing. She has allowed the release of her blood following every major race.

Record-setting runner Paula Radcliffe is an anti-doping crusader

Post-Race Review/ Results

Paula Radcliffe, after beating the marathon world record time in the Chicago marathon on Sunday has been told that she can make millions from her new found fame. This comes after many near misses and just-failed attempts at other major races.

Paula is the most marketable person in running at the moment," said David Bedford, race director of the Flora London Marathon, which she won on her debut at the distance in April.

Paula runs into millions - Paula Radcliffe

City of the Big Shoulders and a Big Heart

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results