This statement went on to change the course of Ellie’s career forever. Ellie Downie, who in 2017 became the first British gymnast to win a major all-around title at the European championships, revealed she would not eat or drink the night before weigh-in day and. In 2017, after competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ellie became the first British gymnast to win the all-round title at the European Championships.īecoming a gymnast as decorated as Ellie takes immense time, dedication and support however in 2020, alongside her sister Becky who is also a Team GB gymnast, Ellie released a statement that described ‘abusive behaviours’ that became part of their daily life. She feel directly onto her head, but two days later, on Tuesday, she competed on the. Downie, 23, announced her retirement with a statement on social. British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie suffered an terrifying fall during the floor competition on Sunday. To make this shock announcement, Team GB Gymnast, Ellie Downie, is speaking to Dr Alex exclusively, on a stomp in Battersea Park.Įllie won her first national gymnastics competition at 9 years old and has gone on to dedicate her life to the sport. It had shown considerable strength of character for Downie to even make this final, after landing badly on her neck during her floor routine in qualifications. Great Britain's Ellie Downie has said she chose to retire from gymnastics because her mental health 'was taking a beating'.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |