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Paula Radcliffe talks up the performance of Jo Pavey after the 40-year-old distance-runner took bronze in the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games.

Legendary marathon runner Paula Radcliffe has paid tribute to Jo Pavey after she took bronze in the women's 5000m at the Commonwealth Games.

Pavey insisted that she had no retirement plans after she claimed the medal, and world-record holder Radcliffe has praised the 40-year-old distance runner for her performance.

Radcliffe told BBC Sport: "That is my moment of the Games! Congratulations Jo Pavey!

"[She showed] guts, determination [and] intelligent racing, and she can certainly say no regrets!"

Kenyan duo Mercy Cherono and Janet Kisa won the gold and silver medals respectively.

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