Do you agree or not?
Kedar Bayley wrote:
“The window of success for female middle-distance runners is between 27 and 31, that’s supposed to be their prime, yet there’s so many girls that quit at 18 or 19”, he added.
“Georgia went to America and got a lot of injuries. She became disillusioned with the sport. I just needed some time to help her grow and she would have been a GB international.
“It’s a superb story to show that not every journey is the same. Many people quit the sport way before their prime.
“When the door closes, it’s never fully shut.”
Faith Kipyegon is 30.
Georgia Bell just turned 31 in October.
Jess Hull is 28.
Gudaf Tsegay is 27.
Jessica Hull is 25.
Diribe Welteji is 22.