Christy Henrich

Quick Facts

Full Name	Christy Henrich
Occupation	Gymnast
Date Of Birth	Jul 18, 1972(1972-07-18)
Age	52
Date Of Death	1994-07-26
Birthplace	Independence
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Cancer

Christy Henrich Biography

Christy Henrich is one of the most popular and richest Gymnast who was born on July 18, 1972 in Independence, Missouri, United States. American gymnast who died from organ failure at the age of 22 after a long struggle with anorexia nervosa. Her death led to a worldwide discussion regarding female body image and how gymnastics are covered through the mainstream media.

She inspired gymnasts such as She inspired gymnasts like Kathy Johnson to open up publicly about their struggles with anorexia and bulimia. to speak out about their battles with anorexia and bulimia.

Training with Al Fong at the Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE) club in Blue Springs, Missouri, Henrich made the U.S. national gymnastics team in 1986 after placing fifth all-around in the junior division at the U.S. National Championships. She continued to climb through the elite ranks over the next four years, placing ninth at the 1988 Olympic Trials and winning the silver medal in the all-around at the 1989 U.S. National Championships.

Though Henrich was succeeding in gymnastics, a judge at an international meet in 1989 told her bluntly that she was fat and needed to lose weight. The perception of Henrich’s weight being too high was fueled further by the culture of elite gymnastics, which was dominated by “pixies”—small, underweight, prepubescent girls. Her own coach, Al Fong—coach of the late Julissa Gomez, who also reportedly felt pushed into doing something unsafe for her health when she kept attempting the difficult-to-master Yurchenko vault until she was rendered quadriplegic in a vaulting accident—had also allegedly made insulting remarks about her size and body type. Desperate to move up the ranks in the highly competitive world of Olympic-level gymnastics, Henrich took the criticisms to heart; her drive to lose a few pounds progressed to unhealthy eating habits and, eventually, became full-blown anorexia nervosa.

The parents of her included Sandy Sherry and Paul Henrich. Her brother was named Paul Jr.

Christy Henrich Net Worth

Christy Henrich is one of the richest Gymnast from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christy Henrich 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was selected for the U.S. national gymnastics team in 1986 following her training with Al Fong at the at the Great American Gymnastics Express in Missouri.

Following her death American television networks, including ABC and NBC ended broadcasting gymnasts’ weight in gymnastics competitions.

Christina “Christy” Renée Henrich (July 18, 1972 – July 26, 1994) was an American artistic gymnast. Her death from anorexia nervosa at age 22 led to major reforms in the way women’s gymnastics is covered on television and in the news media. She was coached by Al Fong.

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Who is Christy Henrich Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Christy Ranked on the list of most popular Gymnast. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christy Henrich celebrates birthday on July 18 of every year.

How much did Christy Henrich weigh when she died?

Beasts’ of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Ravaged Gymnast’s Body : Health: Christy Henrich was 22 and weighed less than 60 pounds when she died. Her family hopes her story will save others.

What happened Julissa Gomez?

Julissa D’Anne Gomez (November 4, 1972 – August 8, 1991) was an American gymnast whose rapid rise through the ranks of elite gymnastics in the mid- 1980s was cut short by a vaulting accident in 1988 that left her a quadriplegic. She eventually died from her injury.

Do gymnasts have eating disorders?

According to one survey, 28 percent of all elite gymnasts and their mothers reported disordered eating behaviors. The NCAA reports that gymnasts show a much higher rate of disordered eating than other athletes, with levels at between 51 and 62 percent.

What gymnast died of anorexia?

Christina “Christy” Renée Henrich (July 18, 1972 – July 26, 1994) was an American artistic gymnast. Her death from anorexia nervosa at age 22 led to major reforms in the way women’s gymnastics is covered on television and in the news media. She was coached by Al Fong.

What happened to Sang Lan?

She underwent spinal realignment, and cervical spine fusion, but the injury to her spinal cord was extensive, and left her paralysed from the mid-chest down.