Quick Info
| Profession | Sprinter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Doncaster, England |
| Status | Retired from athletics (announced 13/04/2026) |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Beth Dobbin
16/10/2026
A BBC Sport feature reported that Beth Dobbin, now 32, is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, an illness for which there is no cure. She spends more than 22 hours a day in bed. She has chosen to speak publicly to raise awareness of the condition, despite the risk that doing so could worsen her health.
13/04/2026
Beth Dobbin announced her retirement from athletics, citing a serious and life-changing health issue. The Olympian and Commonwealth Games medallist said the last three years had been the toughest of her life. Her decision ended a career that included a Scottish 200m record and a Tokyo Olympic semi-final appearance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British former sprinter who competed in the 200 metres for Great Britain and Scotland, and who announced her retirement in April 2026 because of a serious health condition. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Loughborough University |
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| School | Danum School Technology College Sixth Form |
Personal Life
| Based In | Loughborough and Doncaster |
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| Health | Diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) |
Family
| Father | Jim Dobbin, former professional footballer who played for Celtic, Grimsby Town, Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers |
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Career
| Discipline | 200 metres sprint |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her father, Jim Dobbin, was a professional footballer. | |
| 2. She is listed as an Olympian on her official social media profiles. | |
| 3. She represented Great Britain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021. | |
| 4. She went public about her illness in October 2026, describing spending much of her day in bed. |
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