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Ashia Hansen yesterday accepted what the athletics world has suspected for years when she shelved her bid for one last hurrah and retired from the sport that at her peak made her one of the biggest names in athletics.
The Birmingham-based triple jumper was hoping win a place at this summer's Olympics by competing in the national trials at the Alexander Stadium this weekend but she has finally admitted that seasons of injury have left her unable to compete at the top level.See the full content of this document
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Athletics: Hansen Bows Out As Injuries Take Toll
The 36-year-old, who was twice world indoor champion, a world record holder and a Commonwealth gold medal winner, is one of the most outstanding athletes to have come out of the city in the last 20 years b...
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