Paula Radcliffe says she's optimistic about the future of atheletics

Marathon world record holder, Paula Radcliffe, says she's optimistic for the future of athletics, despite the current controversy surrounding the sport. Revelations of widespread doping have been followed by accusations of corruption, rocking the sport’s world governing body, the IAAF. Speaking at the launch of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Radcliffe says she does believe some athletes were cheating.

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Radcliffe adds that she's angry about the problems, but that there are some positives.

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You can hear the full interview with Paula Radcliffe on Sports Tonight on Dubai Eye 103.8 on Thursday evening.

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