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From childbirth to Commonwealth Games in four months

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Para-swimmer Rebecca Redfern is set to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking a return to elite competition just four months after giving birth. The athlete has described her preparation for the event as unconventional due to the short timeframe between her childbirth and the start of the games.

Redfern’s participation highlights the logistical and physical challenges of returning to high-level sport shortly after pregnancy. Her journey to the Commonwealth Games serves as a notable example of the balancing act required for elite athletes managing motherhood alongside professional training commitments.

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