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Here's why I ran the London Marathon on the first day of my period – and chose not to wear a tampon | The Independent | The Independent
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The actual winner of the London marathon has a message for the menstruating Kiran Gandhi who ran without a tampon. And it is not pretty! | India.com
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London Marathon runner called disgusting while 'free bleeding' hits out at critics | Daily Mail Online
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Period shamers begone! Indian-origin Kiran Gandhi completes marathon without tampon-Living News , Firstpost
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