Rebecca Adlington faced years of harsh criticism from trolls over her looks and has revealed the deep impact this trolling has had on her mental health.The BBC Sports presenter and Olympic gold medallist has today been met with a wave of support from fans after disclosing that she's been diagnosed with coeliac disease – a condition affecting around one in 100 people in the UK.
In a video posted on Coeliac UK's Instagram page, the 36 year old shared that she was "newly diagnosed" and highlighted the significance of gluten-free prescriptions for those managing the condition.
Fans of the swimmer quickly filled the comments with messages of support for Rebecca. "So good to have someone famous helping to raise awareness.
Well done Becky," one fan penned. "Awesome to have @beckadlington backing the campaign! What a role model! Thank you Becky," another chimed in.
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