Ellie Downie
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Ex-England captain Chris Robshaw 'completes Celebrity SAS lineup'
Former England rugby union captain Chris Robshaw is reportedly taking part in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Jul 7, 11:47
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Great Britain's Ellie Downie retires from gymnastics aged 23
Ellie Downie, who won Great Britain's first-ever all-around title at a major event, retires from artistic gymnastics aged 23 to prioritise her mental health.
Jan 23, 13:55
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Becky Downie has "so many questions" after Tokyo snub
The former world silver medallist on the uneven bars has 'so many questions'.
Jun 7, 18:43
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British Gymnastics chief defends decision not to select Becky Downie
The former world silver medallist on the uneven bars will not represent Great Britain in Tokyo this summer.
Jun 7, 15:02
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Ellie Downie 'not really' shocked at sister Becky's Olympic snub
The 29-year-old was informed late last month that she had not made the cut.
Jun 7, 11:39
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British Gymnastics brand weight-shaming claims "completely unacceptable"
Ellie Downie has also made fat-shaming allegations.
Oct 7, 17:27
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A tainted legacy - the 'culture of fear' in British Gymnastics
Sports Mole reporter and former GB gymnast Ben Knapton takes an in-depth look at the purported culture of fear in British Gymnastics.
Sep 3, 18:11
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BAC chief calls for re-evaluation of 'win-at-all-costs' mentality
The BAC and the NSPCC have joined forces to launch a dedicated helpline.
Jul 20, 16:35
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British Gymnastics to step aside from independent review into abuse allegations
The move comes after criticism that the integrity of the review could be compromised by the governing body's involvement.
Jul 16, 13:50
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IOC president Thomas Bach: 'Abuse against everything we stand for'
A number of Olympic athletes say they have raised complaints with the national governing body.
Jul 15, 18:08
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British Gymnastics boss Jane Allen "appalled" by abuse claims
Becky and Ellie Becky Downie issued a statement on Thursday that described "an environment of fear and mental abuse".
Jul 10, 16:59
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Downie sisters describe culture of "fear and mental abuse" in British gymnastics
The pair are both current members of the Great Britain squad.
Jul 9, 21:57
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Max Whitlock claims third world title as Downie sisters make podium
Whitlock regained the title he also won in 2017 and 2015.
Oct 12, 20:37
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Max Whitlock claims pommel horse gold at European Championships
Double Olympic champion Whitlock returned to his dominant best with a score of 15.533.
Apr 13, 18:01
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European champ Ellie Downie suffers disappointment in Birmingham
Joe Fraser finished fourth in the men's event.
Mar 23, 21:27
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Sports stars to watch in 2019
Who to look out for in the next sporting year.
Dec 29, 13:54
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Mixed emotions for Ellie Downie after all-round final
Great Britain's Ellie Downie says that she has mixed emotions after finishing in 13th place in the all-round final on Thursday night.
Aug 12, 01:33
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Becky Downie proud of Team GB's display in final
Great Britain's Becky Downie says that the team "could not have done any more" as they finished in fifth position in the women's team final.
Aug 10, 00:50
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Team GB announce 13-strong squad for Olympic Games
Team GB announce that 13 gymnasts have been selected in the squad for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Jul 12, 14:41
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Team GB sisters Becky and Ellie Downie win medals at European Gymnastics Championships
British sisters Becky Downie and Ellie Downie clinch gold and silver medals respectively at the European Gymnastics Championships.
Jun 5, 16:00
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Ellie Downie wins young SPOTY award
Gymnast Ellie Downie picks up the Young Sports Personality of the Year award in Belfast.
Dec 20, 19:32
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Ellie Downie wins bronze in all-round final at European Championships
Fifteen-year-old Ellie Downie wins bronze in the all-round final at the European Championships in Montpellier.
Apr 18, 10:30
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Claudia Fragapane happy with qualifying display
British gymnast Claudia Fragapane insists that she was happy with her performance despite qualifying for the all-round final at the European Championships in fifth place.
Apr 16, 13:11