Given my experiences with mental ill-health, I’m passionate about being a role model and reducing shame and stigma on the topic. I want to have open and meaningful conversations so that my public vulnerability can help others be privately vulnerable.

I had an eating disorder for a long time. I also experienced depression and anxiety, and at my worst point, suicidal ideation and behaviours. Being a young girl, and a runner, some of that was related to being in a sport where leanness is highly sought after and mental health is not openly discussed. There’s a lot of misinformation around how runners’ bodies should look. I want to help dispel myths around what health and nutrition looks like.

I’m 26 now, and last year was my breakout season in athletics, although it hasn't been a simple fairy tale of 'overcoming adversity'. In many ways, the process of seeking help has directly helped my career. I’ve built a strong support team and I’ve developed great self-awareness about my needs.

I want my story to demonstrate that mental ill-health doesn't define you. You can achieve incredible things. At the end of the day my experiences are an everyday part of life, simply adding layers to my story and athletic legacy.