text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_23619492_3 (paula_radcliffe___gbr__ VARCHAR, world_record VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the total number of african record
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(paula_radcliffe___gbr__) FROM table_23619492_3 WHERE world_record = "African record"