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An athlete's life after retirement
Athletes who have competed at the top level talk about their lives after retirement.
World Have Your Say speaks to athletes who have competed at the top level about their lives after retirement.
Does the end of competition open new doors? With 40% of pro footballers going bankrupt within five years of leaving the game, what dangers await retired sports stars? When is the right time to retire from the sport you love? What is it like for your career to end with an injury? Can an athlete plan for retirement and how do they prepare?
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Thu 4 Sep 201417:05GMT
BBC World Service Online
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- Thu 4 Sep 201417:05GMTBBC World Service Online
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