Gymnast Ellie Downie Retires From Gymnastics At 23

Gymnast Ellie Downie has retired from the sport at the age of 23 to prioritise her mental health and happiness.

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On 23 January 2023, Downie announced her retirement from the sport.

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Ellie said gymnastics has been my life and I am proud of everything to achieve in the sport.

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Downie won 12 medals including European Championship all-around gold in 2017 and two World Championship bronzes.

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In 2020 Downie and sister Becky went with allegations of an environment of fear and mental abuse.

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Downie said Competing and winning medals for Great Britain has meant everything I’ll miss it enormously.

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Downie is a retired artistic gymnast who most recently represented Great Britain.

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Downie is the 2017 European gymnastics champion, the first gymnast to win a major all around title for Great Britain.

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On 20 December 2015 Downie was named the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year.

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In May 2021 Downie was away from gymnastics to be with her family for the sudden death of her brother Joshua.

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Downie and sister Becky received honorary degrees in sport from Nottingham Trent University in April 2022.

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