‘Heatstroke ended my professional netball career’
Former Australian international Amy Steel says environmental change had a drastic, life changing effect on her health.
The 34-year-old suffered heatstroke during a pre-season friendly in 2016 and she told Sportshour’s Caroline Barker how she had been affected physically, and how climate change had contributed to her retirement.
Photo: Amy Steel of the Firebirds passes during the round three ANZ Championship match between the Firebirds and the Pulse at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on April 15, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia. (Credit: Getty Images)
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