Paula Radcliffe

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Paula Radcliffe born?December 17, 1973
2. Where was Paula Radcliffe born?Denton, Tameside, England
3. What is the olympic participation?Represented Great Britain at four consecutive Olympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008)
4. Who is Paula Radcliffe?Paula Radcliffe is a British long‑distance runner who is famous for breaking world records and winning many major marathons.
5. What world record did she set?She set the women's world marathon record of 2:15:25 in 2003, which lasted 16 years.

Women's World Marathon Record: The fastest officially recognized time for a female runner in a marathon race, a record Radcliffe held for 16 years.
Cross Country Running: A form of racing over natural terrain, often involving varied surfaces like grass, mud, and hills, testing an athlete's adaptability.
IAAF World Athlete of the Year: An annual award presented by World Athletics (formerly IAAF) to the world's outstanding male and female track and field athletes.
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): A British honor awarded for significant achievement or service in a particular area, often in public life or the arts.