HBO to premiere Michael Phelps documentary "The Weight of Gold"

The Weight of Gold, this is the name of the documentary produced and narrated by Michael Phelps that can be seen through HBO on July 29.

This documentary tells the story of the swimmer and other Olympic athletes in relation to your mental health problems suffered in the past.

Count the uniqueness of the lives of an Olympic athlete, which begins at very young ages, and where the highest demand is reached by reaching the highest level in sport

«The rewards are undoubtedly tremendous, But price they have to pay mentally after failure and success are also very real, as detailed in the stories of some of the names of the most recognized Olympic athletes of the past generations. ”

Michael Phelps recounts what his internal struggles have been, as well as that of other Olympic athletes such as Jeremy Bloom, Lolo Jones, Gracie Gold, Bode Miller, Shaun White, Sasha Cohen, David Boudia, Katie Uhlaender, and, posthumously, Steven Holcomb and Jeret «Speedy» Peterson the latter told by his mother Linda Peterson.

Post-Olympic depression

The Weight of Gold opens in mvery complicated omentum for people who are going through mental health problems and that they have been aggravated by confinement due to the pandemic due to COVID-19.

This documentary highlights a group of Olympic athletes who have been fighting for a time in silence against their mental health issues. The documentary seeks to inspire and incite dialogue about mental health, encourage seeking help and support.

Michael Phelps comments:

"I think I have experienced a depression after each of the Olympic Games in which I have competed"

“For a long time, I only saw myself as a swimmer, not a person. When I stepped off the podium in Rio, I knew that many of my teammates and competitors were neither aware nor prepared for the post-Olympic transition.

By sharing our stories, I hope we can encourage others to open up, letting them know that they are not alone and that it is okay not to be okay.

For me, the opportunity to help break the stigma surrounding mental health and potentially save a life is far more meaningful than any Olympic medal. ”