Figure skater Gracie Gold cites mental health when withdrawing from US Figure Skating Championships

Figure skater Gracie Gold released a statement Friday that said she would be withdrawing from the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. 

The two-time U.S. ladies figure skating champion and 2014 Olympic team bronze medalist said that she was undergoing treatment for depression, anxiety and an eating disorder, and she has not had proper time to train.

Gold moved to Canton earlier this year to train for the Olympics.

Read the full statement below:

"It breaks my heart to withdraw from the 2018 U.S. Championships. I am still undergoing treatment for depression, anxiety and an eating disorder. I have not had adequate training time in order to perform at the level at which I want to. It pains me to not compete in this Olympic season, but I know it's for the best. I wish everyone the best of luck and will be cheering you all on.  I want to thank everyone for the ongoing love and support. It means the world to me."