I think it's something that nobody's really talked about in the past because we're supposed to be this big, macho, strong person that has no weaknesses. You know, we're supposed to be perfect.
Recorded CBS News, 25 January 2018 source
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United States swimmer, 2000–2016
United States · b. 1985
Won twenty-eight Olympic medals, twenty-three of them gold, across five Games — more than any other Olympian. Since retiring he has spoken publicly about depression and suicidal thoughts and established a foundation focused on water safety and mental health.
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I think it's something that nobody's really talked about in the past because we're supposed to be this big, macho, strong person that has no weaknesses. You know, we're supposed to be perfect.
Recorded CBS News, 25 January 2018 source
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