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How much does body type really affect athletic performance?

In this talk, sports nutritionist Dominique Kondo explores the hidden pressures that female athletes face.

and why so many women still feel judged more for how they look than for what they can achieve.

Drawing on research and real-world experience with elite athletes, she shares practical ways to build cultures that value strength, confidence, and well-being.

That was Dominique Kondo speaking at TEDxDeakin at the University of Melbourne in Australia in 2025.

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