Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell says male coaches obsessed with weight of female athletes

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In new book, four-time gold medallist writes girls were told to use smaller plates to avoid eating too muchGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingOlympic gold medallist Cate Campbell says female swimmers have been subjected to body shaming, with the attitude of many male coaches being “the skinnier the better”.In a new book she has written with her sister Bronte, the champion Australian swimmer said girls were told to use smaller plates so they would eat less and were criticised in front of other swimmers if they gained any weight. Continue reading...

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