At home with former elite athlete Jane Flemming

“Even when I was competing, I had always worked or studied and I think that really helped with the transition,” said the 53-year-old former track and field athlete, who went on to set up sponsorship and marketing company Flemming Promotions.

Although she missed competing when she first retired, Flemming said she was glad the injuries and sacrifices she had to make during her sporting career were behind her.

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