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An Olympic Medal, but Then What?

Many athletes experience a vacuum when they withdraw competition

By Elizabeth Harmon,  Newser User

Posted Aug 18, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

(Newser) – When Olympic careers end, many athletes endure emotional stress or cope with the comedown by turning to drugs, the New York Times reports. Few can expect the multi-million-dollar endorsement deals that await Michael Phelps, and many fail to redirect their focus. The fix, says one...   Read full story »

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