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Fencer Léa Krüger Advocates for Athlete Mental Health

4/17/2025

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German fencer Léa Krüger courageously opened up about her fight against bulimia, shedding light on the critical need for mental health conversations in sports. After grappling with perfectionism and self-doubt, she turned to therapy in 2023. Krüger passionately calls for enhanced support systems for athletes, urging a more transparent approach to mental health challenges.

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German fencer Léa Krüger courageously opened up about her fight against bulimia, shedding light on the critical need for mental health conversations in sports. After grappling with perfectionism and self-doubt, she turned to therapy in 2023. Krüger passionately calls for enhanced support systems for athletes, urging a more transparent approach to mental health challenges.