Radcliffe targets fourth title

Paula Radcliffe will chase a fourth Flora London Marathon title on April 13.

Radcliffe, who is currently warm-weather training in South Africa, said: "I love running in front of my home crowd and I know that winning for a fourth time will give me just the boost I need before the Olympic Games in August.

"The London field is always competitive, but that's what I need to be at my best in Beijing."

Radcliffe, 34, who failed to finish at the Athens Olympics, is expected to complete her preparations at Flagstaff in the United States.

London Marathon race director David Bedford said: "We are delighted to have Paula back in London and pleased that she has decided to race here again against such a strong field.

"No doubt all eyes will be on Paula as she goes for her fourth victory, but the women's race will be as tough as ever - and Gete Wami will have something to prove after losing to Paula in New York."