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Team GB weightlifter Jenny Tong uses it to recover from gruelling training sessions, US soccer star Megan Rapinoe swears by it to improve her sleep, and triathlete Rachel Rutherford takes it to calm anxiety. What’s their secret remedy? These sportswomen are among a growing band of athletes turning to CBD oil (cannabidiol) to aid sports recovery and perform at their best.

‘Since using CBD, my sleep has improved drastically and had a huge impact on my recovery, meaning I’ve been able to increase my training capacity,’ says Tong, who uses Puresport drops at night and muscle balm post exercise.

Other sports athletes say CBD helps ease pain, calm nerves and improve focus. So how does this plant remedy work and could it help boost your workouts?

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