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"