Star gymnast Ellie Black headlines Canadian contingent at world university games
After two hectic years, Ellie Black needed a break.
The Canadian gymnast’s standout performance at the 2015 Pan Am Games, not to mention an impressive showing at the Rio Olympics last summer, had vaulted her into the national spotlight.
But feeling the wear on both her body and mind, she felt it was time to step away, relax and give back.
“When you’re training for these big competitions you don’t necessarily have all the time to do those cool events or go out to see kids in all the gyms,” said Black. “I got to do a lot of that, which was pretty incredible.