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World Service,3 mins

"Pregnancy is not something that's meant to hold you back"

Not by the Playbook

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American 100 metre hurdler and 2016 Olympic silver medalist Nia Ali describes how becoming a mother for a second time has propelled her as an athlete. The two time world indoor champion discusses her training regime and how she balances life on and off the track with two young children. Picture: Nia Ali competes in the Women's 100 metre hurdles semi-final during the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships at Drake Stadium (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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