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Beijing is icing on the cake for Liz

Liz Yelling, who will be representing Great Britain in the women's marathon, told BBC Look East that competing in Beijing was the icing on the cake for her.

Liz Yelling

Beijing is Liz Yelling's second Olympics

Liz. who comes from Welwyn Garden City, grew up running and competing against Bedford's more famous marathon runner Paula Radcliffe.

The two are great friends, and four years ago, when Paula suffered heartache in Athens, Liz was there to support her.

Paula's misfortune meant Liz finished that race as Britain's highest place marathon runner.

Since then her running has gone from strength to strength and she set a new personal best at this year's London Marathon.

last updated: 05/08/2008 at 17:33
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