A new program in Colorado is helping young female athletes stay at the top of their game.

Athletes are known for pushing themselves to perform at their best. But for young girls, the physical demands of competition can take a toll, especially during critical years of growth and development.

Recognizing the need for specialized care, doctors at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora have launched the Female Athlete Program. It is a first-of-its-kind clinic in the state designed specifically for adolescent and young adult female athletes.

Neveah Zamora Zamorah Family

Neveah Zamora, a distance runner, was among the program's first patients. She competed in cross country at Thornton's Pinnacle Charter School.

"Cross country kind of gave me that meaning outside of academics, outside of g

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