“In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an...” — Paula Radcliffe Quote

“In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an athlete. That's what I want when I look back at my career. I want to be able to say I gave it my best shot.”

“Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package.”

“I've always been good at putting things behind me - I fall apart, do my crying bit and then put it away and move it.”

“When they announce who I am and what I've achieved, I still pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming.”

“I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined and feel very privileged to have played for such a long time alongside some of the greats of the English game.”

“Progress has always been understood to be driven by exceptional white men. Whether it's the military victories we've achieved, the philosophical foundations that are the underpinnings of the nation, or our economic ingenuity, all this has been articulated through narratives of exceptional white men.”