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Sport
Steve Larkin

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport

More than 1200 Australian athletes and coaches from 64 sports share their thoughts in SIA's study. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Body shaming, bullying and racism top the abuse suffered by Australian sportspeople, with fellow athletes mostly to blame, a landmark study reveals.

Nearly half of athletes and coaches witnessing or experiencing such abuse choose not to formally report it.

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