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Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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David Haye British boxer
A few ex-girlfriends in my teens. I didn’t know how to treat a lady.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 April 2016 source ↗
Victoria Pendleton British cyclist
Lots of people, mainly for being so absent from their lives while I was concentrating on sport. I’d also like to say sorry to my dad’s mum, because, aged four, I told her she was the worst cook in the world.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 July 2017 source ↗
Mo Farah British track and field athlete
Probably my wife, because sometimes I do crazy things.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 April 2019 source ↗
Joe Wicks British fitness coach, television presenter and author
I would like to say sorry to my ex-girlfriend. I was with her for 10 years. I wish I’d treated her with more respect and been kinder at the end.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

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