Sonia should stick with marathon, says Tegla

TEGLA LOROUPE has insisted Sonia O'Sullivan should not give up on making a success of marathon running.

O'Sullivan turned in a disappointing display in Sunday's New York marathon, finishing a lowly 12th

despite being one of the pre-race favourites. The Irish star hit the marathon wall early at 16 miles and limped home a spent force in a slow time of two hours 32 minutes and six seconds. O'Sullivan said afterwards she had no intention of tackling another marathon in the immediate future if ever, words which shocked tiny Loroupe.