Tough start to 2003 for Radcliffe

Paula Radcliffe will begin 2003 with a high-profile race against two-time Olympic 10,000 metres gold medallist Derartu Tulu in the Great North Cross-Country event.

A tough contest in Newcastle is anticipated between the world class rivals in their six kilometres race on January 4, with added spice coming from the presence of a second awesome Ethiopian, Gete Wami.