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201: Vivien Olatunji - The Grief That Comes With Leaving Sport
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For years, Vivien Olatunji's life revolved around athletics. She represented England at under-20 level, was called up to the GB under-20 relay squad and had her sights set on competing at the highest level.
But pursuing that dream also meant working to fund her own career, rushing from the office to training, dealing with injuries, changing coaches and navigating financial and family pressures. Then COVID disrupted everything. Training groups changed, facilities closed and Vivien eventually lost the coach who had helped her find her spark again.
By the summer of 2021, there…
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