In Episode 366 of A Canadian Celiac Podcast, Melissa Secord, National Executive Director of Celiac Canada, speaks with two inspiring Canadian Olympians who have navigated the challenges of elite sport while living with celiac disease.
Christine Nesbitt, Olympic gold medal-winning speed skater, and Jacqueline Simoneau, Olympic artistic swimmer and Team Canada athlete, share their personal experiences with celiac disease and how a strict gluten-free lifestyle became an essential part of their athletic success.
Melissa explores the unique challenges of training, travelling, and competing internationally while managing celiac disease. Christine and Jacqueline discuss their diagnoses, the impact of nutrition on performance, and the strategies they have used to stay healthy and focused while pursuing excellence on the world stage.
Their stories highlight the importance of resilience, self-advocacy, and support while demonstrating that a celiac disease diagnosis does not have to limit personal or athletic achievement.
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