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How Olympic athletes grapple with life once the thrill is gone

  • Written by Edward Etzel, Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, West Virginia University

Hundreds of Winter Olympians around the world are saying farewell to the thrill of a lifetime. While a handful will leave as delighted medal winners, the majority leave empty-handed.

Whether they won the medal or not, some find themselves navigating uncharted waters into an uncertain future. In many cases, they’ve trained and devoted...

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