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Alopecia sufferer wins Comm Games gold
English track queen and alopecia sufferer Joanna Rowsell has yet again inspired a nation after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Rowsell, who has raised awarness for the hair loss condition through her achievements, shot to prominence at the London Olympics and has since been one of the mainstays of the England cycling squad.
Attribution: Not SuppliedRowsell, who has raised awarness for the hair loss condition through her achievements, shot to prominence at the London Olympics and has since been one of the mainstays of the England cycling squad.
Australia's Annette Edmondson congratulates Rowsell after finishing second behind the English rider.
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Rowsell's biggest highlight of her career to date was winning gold in the women's team pursuit final on home soil at the London Olympics.
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The 25-year-old again helped her country to further success at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup.
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Rowsell lost virtually of her hair after being diagnosed with alopecia at the age of 10 but can be found wearing wigs donated by British wig specialists, Trendco.
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Rowsell recieved a Member of the British Empire (MBE) medal from Queen Elizabeth II last year.
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Rowsell concentrates before setting off for glory at the London Olympics.
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