Nile Wilson - My Story

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This book reveals the struggles behind the smiles, from the brutal reality of performing at an elite sporting level, to the mental health battles Nile has had to fight—and continues to fight—every day.

I am thrilled at the opportunity to work with everybody at Nile Wilson Gymnastics, we have an incredible team of people behind it and are so excited about the future. Nile is an inspiring guy; not only is he skillful in many ways, but he also overcomes challenges that could crush him. But had I not known of his social media presence before I read this I would have been disappointed that it wasn't edited better.

I am incredibly proud of what we are doing and know that we are absolutely changing the game when it comes to participation of gymnastics in this country. I will also give a tremendous amount of applause for Wilson choosing to come forward with his story of abuse allegations against British gymnastics, along with his support of fellow gymnasts also coming forward. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Despite experiencing those dark days, Nile comes across as an optimist with an overwhelmingly positive message about how crucial it is to ask for help when you need it so you can avoid the pitfalls of self-pity that comes with self-destructive behavior. The public perception of Nile Wilson is his humor, openness and how down to earth he is, all of which is true.

Wilson, a British Olympic medalist, would gather his friends and family and shoot videos of them competing in various gymnastics-based challenges in a variety of environments.It’s a short one – clocking in at just under one hundred and fifty pages – but it was an eye-opening look at the high-stress pressure imposed on amateur athletes and what it takes to not only reach the top, but the struggle to stay there. I am honoured to be a part of this team and giving back to the sport that has been a significant part of my life.