Radcliffe to keep marathon world record

Previously it was said that the record would be reduced to a world best because Radcliffe set the mark in a race with men.IAAF Council member Helmut Digel said that the governing body will keep the mark in the books despite an August decision to only recognize records achieved in all-women races from now on.That rule change is still set to come into effect next year, but Digel said Radcliffes existing record will now be allowed to stand.The rule change had led to several calls for Radcliffes record to be kept since the plans were announced at the world championships in Daegu, South Korea.