Liliya Shobukhova became the first Russian woman to win the Virgin London Marathon today in an unofficial time of two hours, 22 minutes.

Defending marathon champion Paula Radcliffe has been selected by UK Athletics for the World Championships in Berlin in August.

Paula Radcliffe insisted she would have walked all the way to the marathon finish line if necessary after her quest for an elusive Olympic medal ended once more in pain and tears.

England enjoyed a golden hat-trick on the third night of athletics in the Commonwealth Games today in Melbourne.