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.

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