The following article contains references to disordering eating.
Long live the reign of Rebeca Andrade!
Her childhood was hectic, to say the least.
Andrade was born into poverty.
Still, getting Andrade to and from her classes put an extra strain on the family’s finances.
For gymnast Rebeca Andrade, though, saying goodbye to her family came a lot sooner than expected.
This meant that Andrade was now eligible to compete in competitions.
Luckily, the trip wasn’t for nothing.
During the qualification rounds, Andrade helped her national team reach the team finals.
However, when it came to the finals, Andrade and she was unable to deliver her best performance.
During her floor exercise, Andrade failed to stick the landing and had points deducted due to her fall.
Unfortunately, gymnast Rebeca Andrade had to stare down this potential future when she suffered three dire ACL injuries.
In 2017, Andrade had to withdraw from the World Championships in Montreal after a second ACL injury.
Third time’s a charm?
Photos from after the ceremonies shows the excited athlete striking various light-hearted poses with her two shiny awards.
Andrade, along with her counterparts, targeted Brazilian youth in their appeal to live a more green lifestyle.
Little by little, we can all get there and change the world."
Rebeca Andrade is a foodie
What happens to your body if you eat the same meals everyday?
The answer might surprise you.
The gold medalist has admitted that she is a certified foodie.
A lot of things."
If you need help with an eating disorder, or know someone who does, help is available.
Her fame has transcended sports.
And Rebeca is certainly satisfying that need."
Andrade’s routine won her first place, with Biles not too far behind, taking second.
“It was very cute of them,” she said (viaBBC).
“They are the world’s best athletes and what they did means a lot to me.
We’re always rooting for each other, the final is very difficult for everyone.”
