By Linda Flanagan — 2017
Research makes clear the drastic effects of head injuries on young athletes, and advocates are asking states and schools to do more.
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It once seemed impossible that anyone could go faster in the butterfly. By the time it happened, the most decorated Olympian had a growing family and no problem letting go of records.
In the documentary “The Weight of Gold,” Phelps presents a stark picture of the mental wear and tear Olympians endure.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, has acknowledged that after the 2012 games, his longtime depression was so overwhelming he thought about killing himself.
Athletes with ADHD tend to perform better in sports that require hyper focus, i.e. short and intense bursts of attention.