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Athletes offer free online fitness classes and tips as coronavirus bites

Australia's Sally Pearson jumps a hurdle on her way to winning the final of the women's 100m hurdles athletics event at the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium in London on August 12, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD

Moving from the track to the living room, many athletes around the world are doing their bit to boost public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

There’s been an explosion of athletes offering free online fitness classes and tips to an audience isolated at home.

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