Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva addressed a difficult topic in a recent interview, noting that bulimia remains a taboo subject within the figure skating community and in other sports. She described the issue as highly acute in fields like figure skating and rhythmic gymnastics, where personal struggles often go unspoken. Medvedeva emphasized that many athletes do not share all the details of what they endured in competition, contributing to a culture of silence around eating disorders in sport. .
At the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, Medvedeva earned a silver medal in the individual women’s event and contributed to Russia’s team result. The gold in women’s singles went to Alina Zagitova, who finished just one point ahead of Medvedeva. This Olympic season highlighted Medvedeva’s strong performance on the world stage, alongside Zagitova’s rising dominance. .
Beyond the Olympics, Medvedeva has collected world and European championship gold medals, establishing herself among the sport’s elite. She stepped away from competitive skating in December 2019 and later announced retirement in April 2023. Alongside her competitive career, she explored performing in the ice show Ice Age and launched a personal project on her YouTube channel, No Comments, where she shares perspectives beyond the rink. .
Earlier public remarks from Medvedeva touched on life beyond skating, including her journey toward veganism and the lifestyle choices that accompany athletes as they transition to life after competition. These personal explorations reflect a broader narrative of athletes rebranding themselves and finding new forms of expression after elite sport. .