England Rugby Star Ellie Kildunne Opens Up About Body Dysmorphia Struggle

England rugby player Ellie Kildunne has spoken out about her battle with body dysmorphia, which began during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown. Despite her success on the field, including scoring five tries in England's Rugby World Cup win, Kildunne struggled with feelings of loneliness and an unhealthy relationship with food. She has now revealed her experiences with body dysmorphia and an eating disorder, which she developed during the pandemic when she was unable to play competitive rugby. Kildunne has spoken about how she would see herself as bigger in the mirror, even when she was small, and how she had a terrible relationship with food. A physio session at her previous club, Wasps, brought the issue to a head, and Kildunne has since sought support and is now feeling more in control. She hopes to use her platform to help others who may be struggling with similar issues, and to show that even successful athletes can face challenges and imperfections.