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Gladiator Fury Jodie Ounsley Celebrates Female Strength in New Book

4/5/2026

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Ounsley Empowers Women

Jodie Ounsley, known as Gladiator Fury, released a new book titled "Strong Girls" that celebrates female strength.
In the book, she shares personal stories and advice on empowerment.
Ounsley expresses pride in the community of strong women, declaring, "Being a strong girl is a vibe."
An upcoming Newsround interview will let fans submit questions.

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Ounsley Breaks Barriers

Jodie Ounsley became the first deaf female rugby player to play for a senior England side.
Ounsley demonstrated a competitive spirit from a young age and treated school competitions like the Olympics.
Ounsley competed in the BBC revival of Gladiators in 2024 as Fury.
Ounsley presented the 2024 Paralympics.
Her second book, Strong Girls, co-authored with Becky Grey, is set to be released on April 9.

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Ounsley Empowers Women

Jodie Ounsley, known as Gladiator Fury, released a new book titled "Strong Girls" that celebrates female strength.
In the book, she shares personal stories and advice on empowerment.
Ounsley expresses pride in the community of strong women, declaring, "Being a strong girl is a vibe."
An upcoming Newsround interview will let fans submit questions.

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