Beth Dobbin, who competed for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is now largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.
Five years after her Olympic appearance, the sprinter spends around 22 hours a day in bed. Her condition has marked a significant change from her career as an elite athlete.
Dobbin’s diagnosis has left her largely confined to bed, with ME continuing to affect her daily life. The illness is described as having no cure.
The latest account highlights the contrast between Dobbin’s participation at the Tokyo Games and her current circumstances, as she manages the effects of the condition.
