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Australian triathlete Ashley Gentle said she suffered a miscarriage a week before the season-ending T100. triathlon Last.
The two-time World Championships medalist shared the news in a social media post and raised awareness about the devastating impact of pregnancy loss.
She wrote that she “felt a little crazy” while traveling to Qatar for the race but stressed that “there should be absolutely no shame in experiencing an abortion”.
She wrote on Instagram: “I will be competing in the T100 Grand Final here in Qatar after experiencing a miscarriage last week at almost 7 weeks pregnant. This is not something I would ever wish on anyone. I am overwhelmed with emotions while trying to celebrate Josh’s final triathlon in Chile,” referring to husband and long-distance triathlete Josh Emberger.
He added, “To be honest, I was still feeling a little crazy on my original flight to Doha.”
“I don’t know if I can be competitive on Friday (I wanted to be honest here) and I hope no one feels let down by this. I could so easily share a different story and pretend everything has gone perfect, but it’s exhausting, and the reality is that life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect.
“There should be absolutely no shame in experiencing a miscarriage – so many women go through it, yet it can feel incredibly isolating.
She said, “I am very grateful for the opportunities I have had in this sport and there is still so much I want to achieve. I also hope that one day I will have the privilege of becoming a mother.”
Many people commented, offering their support, including fellow triathletes Kat Matthews, Sophie Coldwell and Hannah Wells, with Coldwell writing: “Your strength in sharing this will help so many others who have gone through this.”
The T100 Triathlon Series also responded to his post, saying: “Now and always in awe of your incredible strength and character, Ash.”
The T100 Triathlon World Tour is a series of professional and amateur triathlon events running during the year, consisting of nine events including the World Championship Final in Qatar from 11–13 December.
Gentle, one of the top pro athletes contracted to the circuit, is ranked eighth in the world. He has three T100 wins to his name, including a silver medal at the French Riviera in August and the Wollongong T100 race in October.