CAREER KILLERS

Menstruation, maternity are female athletes' worst nightmare

Many drop out of contests halfway upon getting periods for fear of stigma

In Summary

• Janeth Jepkosgei and Milcah Chemos say the issues derail female athletes' careers

• Many of them lose the motivation to continue running due to menstruation 

by EMMANUEL SABUNI
Athletics
13 October 2021 - 00:00

Female athletes have been urged to confide in someone whenever they are going through their periods during major championships and are unable to perform at peak levels.  

Former world 800m ...

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by EMMANUEL SABUNI
Athletics
13 October 2021 - 00:00

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