Alopecian Joanna Rowsell wins Olympic gold medal!

A Brisbane Times news articled states:

“When Joanna Rowsell's right eyebrow disappeared 14 years ago, an event that only marked the beginning of hair loss all over her then nine-year-old body, she could never have imagined feeling good about the experience that completely threw her self-esteem and caused her to hide under hats and wigs.”

“On Saturday night in London, the same person stood before the world as she was crowned an Olympic world champion. At age 23, bald and bold, Rowsell had helped make history by being part of the first female team pursuit outfit to race at a Games - and in world record time to boot. She could not have been more proud of her sporting achievement. But she was equally proud to have realised it exactly the way she is.”

“I've realised now that I've got maybe a responsibility, And it's always going to be a part of me, so I may as well embrace it and hopefully inspire other girls”

I am trying to contact Joanna, so please share your well wishes. I hope she has the opportunity to see the support that she has among alopecians all over the world!

You can read the full Brisbane Times article here.

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AW: Joanna Rowsell light flame at London Youth Games 2013

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Comment by Jules1984 on August 5, 2012 at 7:32am

Congratulations Joanna! I huge inspiration to all the young girls and boys with alopecia!!

Comment by linda carraway on August 5, 2012 at 8:05am

WOO HOO YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR HAIR LOSS . YOU ARE A CHAMPION ! I"M SO HAPPY FOR YOU !

Comment by Paul on August 5, 2012 at 12:17pm

This is great! Congrats to Joanna!

Comment by David B327 on August 5, 2012 at 1:40pm

I must confess I'm suffering from Olympics fatigue, but I was really impressed wth Joanna's positive attitude. Displaying that in front of a world audience must be dauaniting, but I'm glad she did it.

Comment by Tallgirl on August 5, 2012 at 3:19pm

The video I posted above shows her both with wig and without, and she talks about alopecia.

Comment by Sidney on August 6, 2012 at 5:15am

Congratulation Joanna!!! Very proud of you !

Comment by Byron Banks on August 6, 2012 at 11:34am

Congrats joanna! "If you belive you can achive"
May Jah continue to bless your efforts.

Comment by Kimberly on August 6, 2012 at 11:46am

WONDERFUL! INSPIRATIONAL! SUCH A GREAT ROLE MODEL FOR OTHER GIRLS! WAY TO GO JOANNA!!!!

Comment by Dotty on August 6, 2012 at 7:22pm

Way to go Joanna, we are so proud of you for both winning the gold medal and not letting Alopecia get in the way!!! Hugs to you and your teammates.

Comment by Mary on August 7, 2012 at 1:36pm

Here's another article about Joanna - the first I've seen where she talks about how she feels about going without a wig:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2184346/Team-GB-gold-meda...

We're so happy for you, Joanna, and so proud.

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