"I've been in sport for 15 years now and I'm actually shocked at the changes. We had all these things, but we couldn't utilize them. They were not accessible to us. They're actually accessible right now."

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Source: Clara Hughes, retired but still in motion. Interview with Nicole Baute, www.thestar.com. April 15, 2010.

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Clara Hughes is a Canadian Olympic athlete and mental health advocate, notable for her achievements in cycling and speed skating, and her commitment to mental health awareness.

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