Summary
Becky Wilde, a British Olympic rower, experienced an eating disorder for years, which started when a comment about her weight affected her swimming performance. She hid her struggles for a long time but eventually sought help in 2022 after suffering injuries related to her condition. Wilde won medals at the Olympics, European Championships, and World Championships, and now speaks out to raise awareness about eating disorders.
Key Facts
- Becky Wilde is a British Olympic rower and former swimmer.
- She lived with an eating disorder for several years, starting in her teenage years.
- A comment about weight gain triggered her eating disorder.
- Wilde won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in women's double sculls.
- She also won gold at the European Championships and silver at the World Championships.
- Injuries during her rowing career were linked to her eating disorder, including weakened bone density.
- Wilde sought help for her eating disorder in 2022 after continuous rib injuries.
- She aims to raise awareness of eating disorders and credits therapy for her recovery.
