The Sportside Podcast

#6 | Mhairi MacLennan - GB International Runner and Co-Founder of Kyniska Advocacy


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Winning is everything, being the fastest is the key and Mhairi was prepared to do anything to get there as a runner. Unfortunately some people take advantage of this drive and sexual abuse of athletes who are trusting their team around them has become too common. Mhairi shares with us why it is so important to speak out and how sexual abuse by coaches can severely affect an athletes wellbeing. Mhairi explains how she overcame her abuse and is now competing on the track for podium places and off the track is creating policy to protect female athletes for years to come. 

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