Diane Edwards: Fighting for fairness in sport

Series 20 Ep 7

Diane Edwards (Modhal) was one of Britain’s brightest middle-distance stars, a Commonwealth gold medallist and four-time Olympian whose remarkable career was thrown into turmoil when she was wrongly accused of doping in 1994. What followed was a devastating two-year battle to clear her name – a fight that cost her financially, emotionally, and professionally – but could not break her spirit.

In this compelling and emotional conversation, Diane shares:

• Growing up in Manchester as the daughter of Jamaican parents and discovering her talent for athletics

• The golden years of her career, winning Commonwealth gold and setting a British record over 800m

• The traumatic moment her life changed forever when she was falsely accused of doping

• The brutal cost – financially, emotionally, and reputationally – of proving her innocence

• Why she still hasn’t received an apology from UK Athletics to this day

• Her remarkable resilience in returning to international competition and representing Great Britain again

• The powerful work she now leads to create opportunities for young people in sport

This is a story of extraordinary talent, unthinkable injustice, and relentless determination to fight for truth and fairness in sport.

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Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production