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Nikita Ducarroz: The power of sport

“It saved my life.” BMX competition helped the Swiss-American athlete fight anxiety attacks, which left her unable to leave home as a young teenager. The Olympic bronze medallist is now a mental health advocate.

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Sat 2 Sep 2023 01:32GMT
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