That will involve competitors waiving confidentiality in the way Farah and Pavey were prepared to do. Ironically, Radcliffe also declared herself ready to do so in 2002 to end suspicion about her record-breaking times. She changed her tune when it came to these latest readings, despite obtaining the very information that had the power to exonerate her. The fact that the 1,700-word statement contained details explaining the blood values she provided – including expert analysis – is testament to that.