All-time most decorated Olympian Michael Phelps on mental resilience

The 23-time Olympic champion, Michael Phelps, opened up to the
Olympic Channel Podcast about his struggles with mental health.
“Being able to be open, to be honest (and) being your authentic
self… that’s kind of the equation for success.” Phelps was third
place in what was billed as the ‘Race of the Century’. The man
who beat him to second place was three-time Olympic champ Pieter
van den Hoogenband. Ian Thorpe, Michael Phelps, Grant Hackett and
Klete Keller were all in the race – and all have suffered from
mental problems at some point. Pieter didn’t. And, once his time
competitively swimming ended, he was still ok. “When your career
is over, your life is not over. And you are not a medal.” Links:
Legends Live On with Ian Thorpe:
https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/original-series/detail/legends-live-on/legends-live-on-season-season-1/episodes/australia-s-ian-thorpe-extended/
Race of the Century:
https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/thorpe-wins-men-s-200m-freestyle/
Michael Phelps: Athlete Evolution:
https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/athlete-evolution-michael-phelps/