Madelyn Eybergen

By Julia Dostaler Anorexia almost ended her athletics career, maybe her life. Today, Lancer athlete Madelyn Eybergen is the strongest runner in Ontario University Athletics. Madelyn Eybergen and Rivi, her emotional support dog, outside the Human Kinetics building, University of Windsor. Seemingly having come out of nowhere, Eybergen is turning heads in Canada’s university cross country community. Originally a high jump athlete, the first-time cross country runner dominated the field this fall. Eybergen’s journey has been a gruelling one, marking her story as one of true resilience, courage, and inspiration. I met with Eybergen the day after she won gold