O’Sullivan takes marks for marathon

SHE does not have high expectations, she does not intend to mix it with Paula Radcliffe, but Sonia O’Sullivan still believes Sunday’s Flora London Marathon could be a watershed.

Once the most powerful force in middle-distance running with world titles in track and cross-country O'Sullivan said she is no longer focused on the track, and the world half-marathon championship, rather than next summer's track and field championships in Helsinki, might just be her priority.

She has the qualifying standard for Helsinki but will wait until after Sunday before making any decisions.