London Marathon runner called disgusting while 'free bleeding' hits out at critics
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Musician and Harvard graduate, Kiran Gandhi, 26, from New York, says criticism for letting her period flow freely during the gruelling race (left) is a sign of society
Musician and Harvard graduate, Kiran Gandhi, 26, from New York, says criticism for letting her period flow freely during the gruelling race (left) is a sign of society's double standard towards women
Kiran Gandi, 26, a musician and Harvard graduate, let her period flow freely as she ran around the route in the UK capital in April this year - and whilst some Twitter users have spoken out in support of her, others have been quick to criticise her actions.
Musician and Harvard graduate, Kiran Gandhi, 26, from New York, says criticism for letting her period flow freely during the gruelling race (left) is a sign of society's double standard towards women
Kiran Gandi, 26, a musician and Harvard graduate, let her period flow freely as she ran around the route in the UK capital in April this year - and whilst some Twitter users have spoken out in support of her, others have been quick to criticise her actions.
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