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Marianna Tolo returns to WNBL months after giving birth

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 22:20 · Archive

Australian basketball player Marianna Tolo has returned to the WNBL just months after giving birth to her first child.

Marianna Tolo admitted she was unsure during her pregnancy whether she would play in the WNBL again. But just months after giving birth, the veteran centre has made her return to Australia's top women's basketball league.

"I was actually surprised that I would be ready to play round one," Tolo told AAP ahead of playing the UC Capitals and Perth Lynx. "I didn't want to put that pressure on myself because I understand how traumatic births can be and how it can really change people. Luckily for me, I had a pretty good birth, and I did find that it was achievable to get back to basketball in time."

Tolo had not played during the off-season and trained alone before featuring in the pre-season tournament, which convinced her she could compete again. In round one, she produced a 28-point performance, while in round three she posted 12 points and four rebounds upon returning from an Achilles flare-up.

At 37, Tolo remained uncertain about her future in the sport. She noted that fellow player Kelly Wilson was playing into her 40s and approaching her 500th game, suggesting a longer career remained possible.

Marianna Tolo returns to WNBL months after giving birth
Image: The West Australian

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In this story: Marianna Tolo · WNBL · Perth Lynx · UC Capitals · Kelly Wilson

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