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Olympian Roger Black on his life-saving heart surgery: ‘I realise now how serious it was’

The former 400m runner tells Lisa Salmon he had a heart problem throughout his running career and how walking has helped him recover from surgery.

The Independent UK

Georgia Hunter Bell may turn to Kelly Holmes for World Championships advice

The British athlete impressed in London on Saturday and could compete in two events in Japan.

The Independent UK

My biggest fear was not waking up – Roger Black reflects on heart surgery

Roger Black was diagnosed with a heart condition at the age of 11, but won three Olympic medals.

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British Olympian Dismissed Fatigue as Aging – Then Discovered a Deadly Disease

Olympic medallist Roger Black, famed for his sprinting prowess in the 1996 Atlanta Games, has undergone open heart surgery to address a problem first identified.

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Olympic 400m silver medallist Roger Black reveals open heart surgery

Roger Black, who won Olympic 400m silver for Britain in 1996, has revealed he has had open heart surgery

The Guardian - UK

Matthew Hudson-Smith eyes revenge in LA after Paris silver medal

American Quincy Hall beat the Brit in the 400m final on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Dina Asher-Smith sets sights on European record books after 100m gold in Rome

Sprint star could now surpass Roger Black and Sir Mo Farah in the relay event after ending long wait for major title

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Renfrewshire bowling club calls for new members as they attempt to stop decades of decline

Club secretary has urged Buddies to sign up amid global reduction of interest in game.

Daily Record

Olympic hero Roger Black told he'd never compete after heart diagnosis aged 11

Heart valve disease can affect anyone at any age, as Olympic athlete Roger Black found out when he was diagnosed with the heart condition at 11 years old after a routine school medical check

Daily Mirror

Matt Hudson-Smith reveals suicide attempt a year ago after winning World Championship bronze

Battling Brummie becomes first British male to win a 400 metres world medal since Roger Black took silver behind the late Antonio Pettigrew in Tokyo 31 years ago

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