Daleman’s road to the Olympics included surgery, bullying and eating disorder
VANCOUVER — Gabrielle Daleman spent the summer convaslescing at her family’s cottage in Parry Sound, finding solace in the hours she spent sitting at the water’s edge.
The 19-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., underwent emergency surgery for an abdominal cyst last May. A month out from the Pyeongchang Olympics, she said it was a pivotal moment in her career, and one she’s actually grateful for.
“For one, it definitely saved my life. And two, it made me realize what’s important, what was toxic in my life, what’s not, and it just made me become a better me,” Daleman said.
Daleman and Canadian teammate Kaetlyn Osmond shared a podium at last year’s world championships, with Osmond taking silver and Daleman winning bronze. The two will battle for gold at this week’s Canadian championships, but have all but locked up their spots on Canada’s Olympic team.