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Jessie Diggins suffered from bulimia in her teens. Last summer, she posted a video on Instagram where she openly talked about her problem, that she had relapsed after twelve healthy years.
In this weekend’s sprint and 10 kilometer classic, she finished seventh and tenth, respectively. She is grateful for all the support she has received.
– I have struggled with my mental health, it has been up and down. But I have people around me who I trust and who care about me as a person before me as an athlete. That’s why I want to be here with my team.
Diggins hopes that her openness, which she describes as a little scary, can inspire others – especially younger athletes.
– Hopefully it helps them feel brave.