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‘Exercise helps me process my emotions’

As one of Britain’s most successful Olympians, Victoria Pendleton is used to life in the competitive lane. The 41-year-old – who won gold in Beijing in 2008 and at London 2012 – dedicated her life to the sport for over two decades, but has not always had an easy ride. For the track cycling star, who has spoken openly about her mental health struggles, hit an all-time low after she bowed out of the sport 10 years ago.

After the extreme highs and lows of her career, the athlete was diagnosed with depression as she struggled to forge a

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