From now on, this is Yulia’s life. Fame might have arrived earlier than she ever dreamed, but it’s here.
The question is whether she can handle it both now and into the future, or whether she’ll end up as one of countless athletes, our own Thorpey included, who have depression issues later in life.
Artem Shmelkov can’t say for sure. No one can.
But the experienced Russian sports broadcaster believes there’s a great depth of character and will behind that child-like face and body.
“She’s a really small girl with unbelievable nerves and spirit inside. I hardly can mention any other athlete especially in winter sports with such strong self-confidence.”
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