This chapter explores the psychological support for athletes dealing with post-Olympic blues and the importance of performance decompression. It also addresses the challenges of transitioning to retirement from competitive sports and strategies to assist athletes in preparing for life after athletics.
Jess Thom, lead psychologist for Team GB, tells Madeleine Finlay how she prepares athletes for failure and success – and the challenges that arise when the games are over and they have to return to normal life. Help support our independent journalism at
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