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Olympian Beth Dobbin shares severe ME health struggles
Former Olympic sprinter and world record holder Beth Dobbin has opened up about her severe health struggles following a diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Months after retiring from professional sports, Dobbin now spends more than 22 hours a day bedbound due to the debilitating condition. In her interview with BBC Sport, she described the terrifying physical toll of the illness, stating that it often feels like being days away from death. Her story highlights the severe and often invisible impact of chronic illnesses on elite athletes.