New rules hand Radcliffe three more records

Paula Radcliffe begins 2004 as the official holder of three more world records, thanks to a rethink by the International Association of Athletic Federations.

The world governing body has decided to officially recognise for the first time road-running and race-walking performances for most distances as world records – and Radcliffe can therefore claim to hold the best 10 kilometres, 20 kilometres and marathon marks.