Phoebe Lenderyou: 'I'm proud swimmers dared to speak up over abuse'
March 12, 2024
The first swimmer to speak publicly about abusive practices in the sport said she was proud of the "brave" athletes who had shared their stories to change a culture of fear. Phoebe Lenderyou battled bulimia for five years after extreme criticism and humiliating weigh-ins by coaches. A review found extreme competitiveness led to an "ongoing and systemic" toxicity […]