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Can motherhood enhance sporting performance? 17 September 2008
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Motherhood and Sportswomen

Kim Clijsters won the US open on Sunday watched by her 18 month old daughter Jada. She is one of a growing number of elite sportswomen who have combined motherhood with outstanding success. Do pregnancy and motherhood provide any advantages to women who are training and competing at a high level? Jenni speaks to England footballer Katie Chapman who has two young sons and Professor Ellis Cashmore from the department of Sports and Exercise at Stafford University.



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