Paula Radcliffe completes first marathon in decade at Tokyo

Paula Radcliffe made her return to marathon running after a decade, finishing the Tokyo Marathon in 2:57:26. At 51 years old, Radcliffe, a former world record holder, aimed to complete all six major marathons, with the Boston Marathon next on her list. Despite not targeting a specific finish time due to a long-term foot injury, she expressed her joy in participating and experiencing the camaraderie of the race. The women's race was won by Ethiopia's Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2:16:31, while Tadese Takele of Ethiopia claimed the men's title at 2:03:23. Radcliffe held the world record for 16 years with her time of 2:15:25, set in 2003, before it was surpassed by Brigid Kosgei in 2019. Radcliffe's performance highlighted her enduring legacy in the sport, as she focuses on enjoying the experience rather than competitive times.