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Olympic badminton star Gail Emms: 'I thought I was ready to retire but the grief I felt was visceral'
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Former British Olympian Gail Emms issues public cry for help as she admits she can't find a job or pay the bills
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The level now is just crazy': Gail Emms eyes bright future for badminton ahead of Tokyo 2020 | Daily Mail Online
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I cry a lot": Olympic hero admits she may be forced to work in Starbucks as bills stack up after retiring - Mirror Online
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Olympic badminton star Gail Emms: 'I thought I was ready to retire but the grief I felt was visceral'
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