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Olympian Athletes and Mental Health

September 24, 2025

Last updated: September 25, 2025

Olympians take care of their physical and mental health. Read their stories.

Swimming & Rowing Athletes & Mental Health

Michael Phelps – Swimming 1/10

Michael Phelps – Swimming 1/10

Tennis Athletes & Mental Health

Olympian mental health: “Mental health is not a very easy thing to talk about... We’re trained to be ‘mentally tough’ … To show weakness is to deserve shame… I am here to show weakness & I am not ashamed.” - Marty Fish, tennis player — Marty Fish – Tennis

Naomi Osaka - Tennis Olympian Mental Health: “It’s ok to not be ok, and it’s ok to talk about it. There are people who can help and there is usually light at the end of any tunnel.” - Naomi Osaka — Marty Fish – Tennis

Track & Field Athlete & Mental Health

Olympian Mental Health: “By really making space and time for myself, making my mental health a priority, understanding that it’s okay to not be okay and to not have it all together, and really leaning into that help. It’s something that was really amplified during the pandemic because it was very hard to escape and to find those moments. It’s about really understanding that regardless of what’s going on, I need to make that a priority.” - Allyson Felix, track & field — Allyson Felix – Track & Field

Weight Lifting & Mental Health

Katherine Nye – Olympians 1/9

Katherine Nye – Olympians 1/9

Bringing it All Together

By using Socratic questioning, we can dive deeper into any topic and uncover hidden truths. It’s not just about finding answers but about exploring ideas and thinking critically. So next time you’re in a discussion, channel your inner Socrates, ask these types of questions, and watch the conversation blossom into a garden of insights. And remember, it’s all about the journey, not just the destination. Happy questioning!

Weightlifting – Katherine Nye 1/7

Weightlifting – Katherine Nye 1/7