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British Sprinter Beth Dobbin Reveals ME Diagnosis

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  • Beth Dobbin, British sprinter, disclosed her myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) diagnosis to raise public awareness.
  • Four to five specialists confirmed ME after she waited 22 months for a private appointment when funding ended.
  • Dobbin will run the Yorkshire Marathon on Oct 18 to raise money for ME Research UK.
  • She says athletes are believed more, giving her a platform to speak about ME.