Mental Health

Channel Your Pressure, Cancel Your Stress

Knowing the difference between pressure and stress and becoming familiar with their role in your training can drastically impact how you perform at any level.

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Abdelrahman Elaraby: Life After Death

After attempting suicide last year, Elaraby discusses that fateful night and why it’s important for us to talk openly about our defeats.

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Caeleb Dressel Unpacks His Journey Back to Swimming Since 2022 World Champs

American superstar swimmer Caeleb Dressel sits down for his first full-length interview since the 2022 World Championships.

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Adam Peaty Details Reasons For Mental Health Break, Still Eyeing Glory In Paris 2024

GBR’s Adam Peaty has already cemented his legacy among the swimming greats but he recently detailed the price he’s had to pay on his pathway to glory.

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“Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out Of The Bottle”: Documentary on Ultra Swimmer Ben Tuff

In his documentary “Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out Of The Bottle”, Ben Tuff shares his journey of sobriety and becoming an ultra swimmer.

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Retired Olympic Silver Medalist Michael Jamieson Details Mental Health Struggles

Retired Olympic silver medalist Michael Jamieson of Great Britain recently revisited his mental health struggles from his past.

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Tips for Staying Happy & Healthy In Life After Sports

Whether you are retiring due to injury, age, or simply a desire to move on, it is important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally.

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Florida’s Kevin Vargas Opens Up On Missing NCAAs: “I Needed To Prioritize My Well-Being”

University of Florida senior Kevin Vargas has revealed that he missed the 2023 Men’s NCAA Championships due to mental health reasons.

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What Is Overtraining Syndrome – And How Does It Affect Athletes?

Symptoms include fatigue, faster heart rate even well after practice, and sore muscles, which can lead to decreased performance.

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USA Gymnastics Announces New Mental Health Coverage For National Team Members

USA Gymnastics announced a new program that covers mental health visits for National Team athletes and coaches in all disciplines.

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NCAA Champion Paige McKenna Opens Up On Mental Health Struggles

The 19-year-old posted a lengthy statement on Instagram detailing her battles with mental health over the past number of years.

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Mental Health For Swimmers

Here are 10 ways to take care of yourself outside of the pool to optimize your time inside it.

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Abdelrahman Elaraby Shares Suicide Attempt, Encourages Others to Seek Help

The Louisville senior has shared his story of attempted suicide and encourages others suffering from depression to seek help.

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‘F**king Terrible. My Body Is Done’: Inside Caeleb Dressel’s Olympic Journal

Caeleb Dressel got candid about how pressure impacted his mental health before and after his record-setting performance at the Tokyo Olympics.

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The Pressure To Perform

“I hope to learn to have fun again in the water. I hope that I can fall in love again with being in the water and let go of the need to constantly perform.”

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