# @worldathletics on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DBymmpTN39m
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24524295-worldathletics-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-31T13:45:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) — https://gondola.cc/WorldAthletics

## Caption

As #WorldMentalHealthMonth draws to a close, World Athletics releases fourth major study into online abuse.

Of 355,873 posts and comments reviewed across 1917 athletes’ accounts during Paris2024, 809 were identified as abusive, with racism (18%) and sexualised abuse (30%) topping the list. 

“It is no secret that social media abuse towards athletes can have a devastating impact on their mental health as well as their performance [...] We will continue our work in this space and use our research to help drive positive change.” – World Athletics President Sebastian Coe

Full study in the link in our bio 📲

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