Roy feels 'punished' by Commonwealth Games omission
Northern Ireland sprinter Lauren Roy feels she is being "punished" after missing out on selection for the Commonwealth Games.
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"I'm absolutely blessed to be here, with my amazing support team."
— Lauren Roy , Athlete
"It's almost like I'm being punished for performing well over here, by not being able to compete for my country as one of the fastest people."
— Lauren Roy , Athlete
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Northern Ireland sprinter Lauren Roy feels she is being "punished" after missing out on selection for the Commonwealth Games.
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