UK women 'missing out on sporting glory' due to bladder leaks

New research has shone a light on the issue11:16, 29 Jul 2026British women could be missing out on sporting glory after a study found bladder leaks stop one in three from crossing the start line. Research for continence care brand TENA says 74% of women are embarrassed by the issue and seven in 10 'can't face socialising' due to it.‌It's led to one in three women leaving sport before the age of 25, meaning thousands watching this year's Commonwealth Games could have been performing themselves. Research also concluded the issue is affecting women of all ages, with nearly a third (29%) of Gen Z women and half (50%) of millennials experiencing bladder leaks.‌Almost two-thirds (65%) of Gen Z women who experience bladder leaks say it caused them to give up or cut back on sport, while nearly one