Great Britain speed skater Elise Christie has revealed that messages of support from back home helped her regain her confidence after receiving two penalties.
The 23-year-old lost a silver medal after being blamed for a crash in the 500m final before being classed as a non-finisher in the 1500m for missing the finish line.
However, Christie is through to the 1000m quarter-finals after comfortably winning her heat earlier today.
The European champion at 1000m told BBC Sport: "I spent a few days feeling quite down and struggling psychologically. I came here to train yesterday and found that really difficult. It was quite emotional.
"I was then told about all the good support back home and that really boosted me. I have not seen a lot of them as I am not on social media, but people have read them out to me and they have been backing me.
"I smiled for the first time in a while when I heard that, so I can't get across how thankful I am because I was considering not getting back on [the ice], and the support I have had is what has pushed me to get back on."
Christie deleted her Twitter account after being targeted by cyber bullies.
Sian Cowper
