‘The feeling of being a failure is indescribable’: Jani Brajkovič reveals his ongoing battle with eating disorder and his attempts to race again

The former Critérium du Dauphiné winner says eating disorders are ignored in the professional peloton

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Jani Brajkovič has revealed his ongoing struggles with an eating disorder and his desperate hope of returning to racing.

Slovenian Brajkovič was banned for 10 months earlier this year after testing positive because of a contaminated food supplement, which he said was the only nourishment he was able to stomach because of the disorder.

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