Paula Radcliffe, the Marathon world record holder, has confirmed she will defend her New York title on November 2.

The 34-year-old first won the race in 2004 and added another title last year just ten months after giving birth. Today she announced her decision to target a third title in New York, as she looks to put the disappointment of the Beijing Olympics behind her.

"I am really looking forward to returning to the New York City Marathon.” Radcliffe said, "New York has always been very special to me and every time I return it becomes more special."

Asked whether she could win in New York, the Briton said: "Definitely, that's why I'm going there. To win New York three times would be a big achievement for me, I will certainly be aiming for that."

Radcliffe, 34, is hoping to schedule in a warm-up race before attempting to claim a third victory in New York.

The run will be her first since Beijing, where a build-up ruined by a stress fracture of her left femur eventually took its toll as she finished well down the field.

After the race she claimed that she felt as though she was running on one leg, having at one point been forced to stop and stretch out a calf muscle, but Radcliffe insists she is now in the right shape to compete.

Asked whether she could win in New York, the Briton said: "Definitely, that's why I'm going there. To win New York three times would be a big achievement for me. I will certainly be aiming for that."