By Michael Weyer — 2017
Here are 15 athletes who were far too overshadowed by their parents to often poor results and show how fame is a double-edged sword.
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Osaka’s mental health challenges are nothing new in her isolating sport. What is new is the acceptance she’ll face—and the paths back—if she takes a prolonged break.
In the past few weeks, my journey took an unexpected path but one that has taught me so much and helped me grow. I learned a couple of key lessons.
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Through the size of her platform, however, and her decision to choose well-being over pursuit of a Grand Slam title, Osaka offers the promise of bringing mental health awareness—both inside and outside of sports—to an entirely new level.
She looked for all the world like a woman who could not be cowed. And then just when her many detractors thought she was out for good, she pulled herself back in.
The cultural messages can be harsh, dehumanizing and constant
After 40 years of visiting the Barí Indians in Venezuela, anthropologists have discovered a new twist on family values.