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Olympian Helen bows out despite British record-breaking performance
2:26pm Friday 15th August 2008
Penwortham’s Helen Clitheroe failed to qualify for the Olympic final of the 3000 metres this afternoon despite a heroic performance in Beijing.
Helen, who is a member of the Preston Harriers club after starting her career there as a junior, produced a career best time, and smashed the British record, but finished only sixth in her heat.
Speaking to BBC Sport straight after the race, Helen refused to be too downbeat: ”I was so excited before the race and I saw my husband waving his flag in the crowd at the start which I thought was a good omen.
“You can't ask for any more than a personal best at the Olympics can you?"
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