World record holder Radcliffe out of London Marathon
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World record holder Radcliffe out of London Marathon
Britain's Paula Radcliffe was ruled out of next month's London Marathon with a broken toe and will contemplate surgery in order to be fully fit for Augusts world championships in Berlin. World record holder Radcliffe, who was aiming to win her fourth London title on April 26, sustained an injury to her right second toe while altitude training in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday. I am desperately disappointed that I have to pull out of this year's race, Radcliffe, who was London Marathon champion in 2002, 2003 and 2005, said in a statement. I was looking forward to running in front of the amazing crowds of spectators in London that always offer such great support. The 35-year-old Radcliffe, despite being the dominant force in women's marathon running for several years, has never won Olympic gold.
