Paula Radcliffe admits the situation is “not looking good” as her participation in the Olympics hangs in the balance.
A foot problem has flared up again casting a major doubt over whether she will compete in the marathon in London and a Mail on Sunday article suggested she had admitted defeat in her battle to compete.
Radcliffe, 38, insisted a decision to rule her out had not been made, but conceded it was touch and go.
She tweeted this morning: “Hurt by dailymail & whoever thinks know my situation, before even do final test run. Not looking good but my heartbreaking news to break!”
On Saturday night UK Athletics said the world record holder remained part of the Great Britain team.
A UKA spokesperson said: “Paula is still in the team. No decision has been taken and we are continuing to monitor and assess the situation.”
Earlier this week her last chance of challenging for an Olympic medal was rated as only 50/50 by UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee.
Radcliffe won gold over the distance at the World Championships in 2005, but has never won an Olympic medal.
She failed to finish both the marathon and 10,000m in Athens in 2004 after being hampered by illness and injury. She did finish the marathon in Beijing in 2008, but another leg injury saw her finish down in 23rd.
Source : Orange
