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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Evie Richards realistic about Commonwealth medal hopes after ‘rubbish year’

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Mountain bike world champion Evie Richards would dearly love a Commonwealth Games gold medal on home turf this week but accepts she must be realistic about her chances amid a season wrecked by injury and illness.

The 25-year-old has battled back problems since the start of the year, and contracted coronavirus last month following a stomach bug and other illnesses.

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