https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/irondeficiency/Recent content in irondeficiency on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:42 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/countryfiles-matt-baker-reveals-heartbreaking-decision-to-end-gymnastics-dream-after-anaemia-diagnosis/Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:42 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/countryfiles-matt-baker-reveals-heartbreaking-decision-to-end-gymnastics-dream-after-anaemia-diagnosis/Matt Baker, beloved presenter of BBC’s Countryfile since 2009, has opened up about a pivotal and emotional moment from his youth that changed the course of his life. Known for his warm and approachable nature on screen, Matt once had ambitions far beyond broadcasting—he dreamt of competing in the Olympics as a gymnast. As a young athlete, Matt flourished in the sport, becoming a North of England champion and regularly competing in youth gymnastics competitions.