I’m Done- Paula Radcliffe Makes Stunning Announcement After Boston Marathon

Paula Radcliffe

I’m Done- Paula Radcliffe Makes Stunning Announcement After Boston Marathon

Festus Chuma 21:32 - 22.04.2025

Paula Radcliffe completes Boston Marathon and makes an unexpected announcement, leaving fans emotional and signaling a major shift in her journey.

Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe has made a shocking confession following her latest race at the Boston Marathon.

The legendary marathoner has revealed that she has officially hung up her road racing shoes for good.

Radcliffe, who held the women’s marathon world record for an unprecedented 16 years, revealed that Monday’s race will be her final competitive appearance on the roads.

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The 51-year-old athlete completed the Boston Marathon in an impressive 2 hours, 53 minutes, and 44 seconds, securing the prestigious Six Star Medal, an honor awarded to runners who finish all six of the world marathon majors: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City.

Despite being retired since 2015, Radcliffe returned to the marathon circuit this year with Tokyo and capped off the journey with Boston.

“Wow, thank you Boston,” wrote Radcliffe on Instagram following the race.

“My calf went at 9 miles and I couldn't go full out from then on, but on the plus side the foot is great and I got to savour and enjoy those Boston Marathon crowds. That's me signing out on the roads now! Lesson learned that my body is done with that.”

Radcliffe, a mother of two, gave marathon fans one final show of grit and grace. Although her calf injury struck early in the race, she managed to power through to the finish line — a true testament to the resilience that defined her historic career.

The Six Star Medal is a crowning achievement for any long-distance runner, but for Radcliffe, it holds particular emotional weight.

The Briton’s iconic time of 2:15:25, set at the 2003 London Marathon, remained untouched until it was finally broken in 2019.

Yet Radcliffe’s legacy goes far beyond numbers. She was a three-time winner of both the London and New York City Marathons, and also claimed a victory in Chicago.

In her Instagram post, Radcliffe ended with the poignant hashtag “#endoftheroad,” signaling that her time as a competitive road racer is officially over.

Though she retired professionally a decade ago, her participation in the recent marathon majors was a heartfelt swan song to the sport she once dominated.

Radcliffe’s performance in Boston may not have been her fastest, but it was undoubtedly one of her most meaningful.

Completing her first marathon in ten years in Tokyo earlier this year reignited her connection to the marathon scene — and gave fans a chance to celebrate her one last time.

A former Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Radcliffe has spent her post-competitive years as a mentor, commentator, and advocate for clean sport.

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