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Champion Ivy Russell’s weighty influence on women’s sport

Posted on July 20, 2025 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: With a story of another of Croydon’s forgotten heroines, DAVID MORGAN profiles sporting pioneer Ivy Russell, a weightlifting champion and professional wrestler The excitement was building in the Greyhound Hotel. It was a Saturday night dance with a … Continue reading →

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