The Hidden Cost of Excellence: When Athletic Pursuit Trumps Women's Health The pursuit of Olympic glory has long been a siren song for athletes, promising fame, fortune, and the thrill of competition at the highest level.
For Alexandra Kiroi Bogatyreva, this drive came at a steep price.
As a rhythmic gymnast who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and medalled at the Commonwealth Games, she suffered years of malnutrition, overtraining, and menstrual dysfunction.