How Olympic athletes grapple with regular life once the thrill of the Games is gone

Associated Press/Michael Probst

• Being an athlete is central to the identity of most Olympians.
• Transitioning away from training and competing can be daunting.
• Many must decide whether they even want to continue participating in their sport.
• And they need to find a way to financially support themselves.

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 themselves to their sport for years.

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