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She was introduced to squash at the age of 13, and began to play competitively, winning the
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Clonda was the first professional squash player to come out as gay, and says she experienced considerable hostility—although more from outside the squash community than within it. In 2008, she was a "Games
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In addition to chronic asthma, Clonda experienced numerous health issues during her sporting career, but continued to compete regardless. In 1989, she underwent surgery to remove a tumour from her leg, and then
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