Tells about the support: "Became bigger than I thought"

As a 16-year-old, Clara Göthberg ended her elite career in rhythmic gymnastics.

She was exhausted, had an eating disorder problem, low self-esteem and injuries to her back and knees.

In a review conducted by SVT Sport - with nine former elite gymnasts - she testified about harmful leadership culture in Swedish rhythmic gymnastics.

- We would be cast as light into the ideal of what a good gymnast is, Göthberg said.

"Many cheers"

Afterwards, she has received great support on social media.

- I have not had time to read everything, but there have been many cheers.

Much more than I ever thought.

Many nice greetings.

All this has become bigger than I expected.

I have a hard time taking it to heart, the 19-year-old told SVT Sport on Thursday.

She appreciates the support.

- Of course it's nice.

I did not expect it to be that big.

There are many who share their experiences now and it has become a discussion where you share your perspectives and perspectives.

I did not believe.

But it means a lot.

- What matters most is that there are those who recognize themselves and think it's nice that someone dares to raise the subject.

Then there are two sides of course.

Those who recognize themselves in my story may think that it helps that someone shares, but at the same time it means that there are many with a situation at least as long and tangled as mine.