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What he said!
30/07/2022

What he said!

Aston Martin F1 driver, Sebastian Vettel will retire from at the end of the 2022 season, bringing one of the greatest careers in the history of the sport...

At the end of the day, we’re just doing flips and we’re not changing the world in a major way, but that doesn’t mean tha...
14/09/2021

At the end of the day, we’re just doing flips and we’re not changing the world in a major way, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t create small changes within it.”

Gay Olympic gymnast Dominic Clarke has opened up about his struggle to come out as an athlete: "It was isolating and embarrassing."

23/08/2021

“It was really f------ hard, because as an athlete, as somebody with an ego, a competitive ego,” [...] “I don't want to sit there and feel like I need to take medicine every day to feel O.K."

"I thought I could figure it out on my own, but that's sometimes not the case. And that's not something you should feel ...
28/07/2021

"I thought I could figure it out on my own, but that's sometimes not the case. And that's not something you should feel guilty or ashamed of..."

Olympians like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles have opened up about their struggles with mental health, hoping to show others they're not alone.

'We hold athletes to a higher standard with no patience for faltering. They are expected to walk it off. Rub dirt in it....
26/07/2021

'We hold athletes to a higher standard with no patience for faltering. They are expected to walk it off. Rub dirt in it. To always arise phoenix-like regardless of the adversity.

Which is why so many athletes who suffer from mental health issues have had to hide their personal struggles from the public lest they are derided by fans and devalued by sponsors.'

When four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open and Wimbledon because of anxiety and depression associated with compulsory press interviews, many fans were shocked at …

“In cycling, you can’t show your weaknesses and especially if you’re a rider from the reserve team, because if you admit...
18/07/2021

“In cycling, you can’t show your weaknesses and especially if you’re a rider from the reserve team, because if you admit that you’re struggling with motivation, someone will take your spot"

By Julien Pretot CARCASSONNE, France (Reuters) - Two days before Christmas last year Theo Nonnez went for a training ride in the rain. Half an hour later, the 21-year-old was sobbing on his bike as his world came tumbling down around him. The Group...

"I was embarrassed, and also didn't feel like it was something that I could talk about, as a competitor, you know, I fel...
16/07/2021

"I was embarrassed, and also didn't feel like it was something that I could talk about, as a competitor, you know, I felt like it was also potentially a weakness,"

Vonn partnered with Allianz, a program that offers mental health help through support dogs

Individual sports like Tennis where athletes often are often required to struggle alone do present challenges for athlet...
14/07/2021

Individual sports like Tennis where athletes often are often required to struggle alone do present challenges for athletes in managing mental health.

WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka was not the first professional tennis player to withdraw during a Grand Slam tournament because of mental health concerns — and she likely won’t be

“I think a lot of elite athletes are insecure – I was very insecure off the bike – constantly questioning myself, consta...
13/07/2021

“I think a lot of elite athletes are insecure – I was very insecure off the bike – constantly questioning myself, constantly doubting myself."

Five time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner opens up about athletes’ mental health

"Sports leagues have an opportunity and a responsibility to continue to widen our definitions of manhood, knowing that t...
28/06/2021

"Sports leagues have an opportunity and a responsibility to continue to widen our definitions of manhood, knowing that the more that they create spaces for people to be more themselves, the better player they'll actually be."

Carl Nassib is one of only two openly gay active players in the history of the four biggest North American sports leagues -- the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL. Experts say homophobia in sports begins at the youth level.

We are really proud of Rupert and his determination and for his willingness to take CTL on the ride!
16/06/2021

We are really proud of Rupert and his determination and for his willingness to take CTL on the ride!

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