Dec. 31: ‘Nearly every kid on my team engaged in some sort of disordered eating.’ Readers reflect on body image in sports, plus other letters to the editor

Former Olympic synchronized swimmer Erin Wilson, standing poolside at the University of Toronto where she is currently studying to get her PhD in Abuse in Athletics. Keep your Opinions sharp and informed. Get the Opinion newsletter. Sign up today . Training and shaming

Re The Suspect Science Used to Push Aspiring Olympians to Starve Themselves (Dec. 28): I applaud The Globe for speaking plainly and openly about eating disorders in sport. The prevalence of eating disorders among Canada’s elite athletes is the thin edge of the wedge that will hopefully bring to light the rampant eating-disorder culture that exists […]

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