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Local business supports athlete's recovery

Catherine back on track in recovery

A leading Manx athlete is set for a come back with the help of some local businesses.

World Youth Championship bronze medallist, Catherine Reid, underwent surgery earlier this year after a suffering a severe knee injury.

Now, with the assistance of SMP Partners, Newfield and Isle of Man Sport Aid, Catherine is undergoing intensive rehab and set to make her athletics comeback in 2019.

With her eyes set on the future, the sprinter hopes to qualify for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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