Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist

Update: 2023-08-06

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Olympic bronze against the odds, in only Molly Seidel's third ever marathon. Her success came after years of battling an eating disorder – a struggle with which she still lives. She talks about her mental health issues and the physical problems which bulimia can cause.

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Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist

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Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist

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Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist