Paula Radcliffe, a three-time London Marathon winner, will visit Bermuda in January as the honorary guest speaker at the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge.
What is the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge?
The event is a prominent endurance running competition that attracts athletes from around the world.
Paula Radcliffe's presence is expected to elevate the experience for participants and guests alike.
Why is Paula Radcliffe's involvement significant?
Radcliffe's legacy in long-distance running and her commitment to inspiring athletes align perfectly with the spirit of the event.
She held the women’s world marathon record for 16 years, from 2003 to 2019, with a time of 2hrs 15min 25sec.
What can attendees expect from Paula Radcliffe's speech?
Radcliffe will speak at the Bermuda Triangle Challenge Pasta Dinner, presented by Global Atlantic Re, on Saturday, January 17, at 6pm, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.
Tickets for the Pasta Dinner cost $50 per person and are available for purchase on the event website.
Darryl Herrick, managing director of Global Atlantic Re, expressed delight at Radcliffe's attendance, citing her legacy and inspiration to athletes.
Anna Laura Hocking, marketing director for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge, praised Radcliffe's public speaking, having met her at the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Samantha Froud, Chubb's chief administration officer Bermuda operations, welcomed Radcliffe as a true icon in distance running.
Radcliffe's achievements include winning the 2002 Chicago Marathon and the 2005 World Marathon Champion title.
She was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2002 and named World Athletics Athlete of the Year.
Radcliffe was inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010 and sits on World Athletics’ Athletes Commission and Cross-Country Committee.