Not All Glitz and Glamor: The Inspiring Stories of Stars Powering Through Their Medical Conditions
Michael Phelps – Depression
Nearly 30 Olympic medals, 23 of which are gold, are no joke. While swimmer Michael Phelps must be so proud of these accomplishments, he has been dealing with a problem that’s far too common among the population nowadays: depression. What’s laudable is that he has been so vocal about his journey.
In July 2021, Phelps talked about the importance of prioritizing mental health in sports, underlining the many athletes like Simone Bile who suffer the same illness as him. He also encouraged other aspiring talents to dream big and focus on reaching their goals by doing their best when training.
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