Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington reveals she has coeliac disease and advocates for gluten-free prescriptions.

Rebecca Adlington, a 36-year-old Olympic gold medalist and BBC Sports presenter, has been diagnosed with coeliac disease, an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestine when gluten is consumed. In a video posted on Coeliac UK's Instagram, she discussed common symptoms like stomach aches, bloating, and fatigue, and encouraged her followers to support a petition for gluten-free prescriptions. Gluten is present in many foods, including pasta, cakes, and bread.