Max Whitlock on mental health

Max Whitlock is one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. A a six-time Olympic medalist. The most successful gymnast in his nation’s history. The winningest man on Pommels in Olympic history.

Yet after winning Olympic gold on Pommels in Tokyo, he fell into depression.

It can happen to anyone.

Triple Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock says he "felt like a complete failure" when he contemplated stepping away from the sport after the Tokyo Games.
He spoke to #BBCBreakfast about why he had doubts about competing in Paris in 2024https://t.co/hLxSmePReJ pic.twitter.com/Z8UzTbiDW7

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) September 24, 2022

Read an interview:

Max Whitlock: I fell into a big hole, feeling a total waste of space. I guess I’m not ready to retire