'It feels like you're days away from death' - the Olympian who is bedbound for 22 hours a day

Former sprinter and Commonwealth Games medalist Beth Dobbin has disclosed that she is currently bedbound for more than 22 hours a day due to ongoing health struggles. The retired athlete, who previously held world records, shared her experience months after officially stepping away from professional competition.

Describing the severity of her condition, Dobbin stated that her symptoms make her feel as though she is days away from death. Her public account provides insight into the challenges she has faced following her retirement from the sport.