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Updated 10 November 2004, 11.37 

Paula Radcliffe has won her first marathon since dropping out in the Olympics in Athens.
It looks like she's over the defeat in Athens, so let her know if you're happy for her.
So if you were behind Paula, let us know and tell us your message for the plucky runner!
Unfortunately this topic is now closed but there are Comments pages on other subjects on the main Chat index.
Paula - you are my idol and I look up to you in every way possible. You are such a star!!! You deserved it on Sunday! Go Paula!! Natalie, 15, Cheshire
CONGRATULATIONS. It was brilliant to see you win after what happened in Athens. Mark, 12, Ballynahinch N.I.
WELL DONE PAULA!!!!! You really did it, you proved you could do it and you have! Well done! Alison, 15, Glasgow
That performance was perfect! I liked the way that you showed confidence in yourself. That's a really good point. So I'd say-WELL DONE! Manjiri, 9, Sutton Coldfield
Paula, you are an awesome runner!! I saw you finish at the marathon, you did GREAT! You've got a HUGE group of fans supporting you here! You are an inspiration to runners everywhere! Good luck in the future and keep on running! Laine, 15, New York
I think Paula did great, and she only dropped out in Athens because there was too much pressure on her to win. Well done on the New York marathon, Paula!! Helena, 11, Liverpool
I felt really sorry for you when you dropped out of the Olympic Marathon, but I'm glad to see you're back in top form: GO PAULA! Amy, 11, London
Well done! I liked the fact that you and the Kenyan runner showed great companionship at the end. Your effort was most important and winning was excellent - I guess you achieved a personal goal. Well done! Sian, 13, Leicester
I think Paula is the greatest athlete ever, she might have suffered defeat in Athens, but you can't be top all the time. We're all behind her - go Paula!! Hannah, 13, Doncaster
I don't like running but well done and I think it was mean of the press to give you such a hard time about the Olympics. Keep well! Maisy, 14, Southampton
We really thought you wouldn't make it but you proved us wrong. Well done. Colin, 11, North Walsham
We knew you had it in yourself - it just needed to come out and shine like before. Your country's behind you and you've got everything going for you. Carmina, 15, Berkshire
Well done, you're back up top. We all loved your performance. Holly, 10, Barnoldswick
You are a very good runner. You did very well. Sam, 10, Halesworth
Well done Paula. You are back. I'm happy with you. Walter, 13, London
Go Paula you're great! GB's behind you all the way!! Go girl!  Bex, 13, Bournemouth
I hope she goes all the way to the next Olympics, come on. Phil, 13, London
Hey Paula!!!! Things got rough in Athens, but everything's gonna be ok this time around!! Stacey, 11, USA
Well done Paula, I thought that was an excellent and brave race, especially the finish. Welcome back!
 John, 15, Nottingham
Well done, Paula. You are back! I'm happy with you. Walter, 13, London
Well done, Paula. I'm really pleased you're back on top form. Miranda, 13, Bristol
Go on Paula! Believe in yourself and you WILL win! GO PAULA, GO! Britain is cheering for you! Olivia, 13, Epsom
GO PAULA we're all supporting you 100%! Alison, 12, England
Winning doesn't matter. All Britain wants is your best. Claire, 13, Woking
Come on Paula - you can do it this time - Britain's behind you all the way! Katie, 13, Acton
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