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The Games' Olivia Attwood says serious health issue sparked 'sad end to sport career'

Olivia Attwood has revealed she suffered a "really sad end to sport" as a teenager following a serious health problem.

The ex-Love Islander competed in long-distance running at county and national level before having to confront a 'horrible' and 'sudden' end to her days in athletics.

The 31-year-old TOWIE star admitted she overtrained which saw her lose weight. As a result, she then devastatingly developed an enlarged heart valve.

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