Thorpe's plight underlines precarious balance of stardom
By Agence France-Presse in Sydney | China Daily | Updated: 2014-02-06 08:21
Once the cheering stops, many top athletes tumble into a pit of drugs and depression
Elite athletes dedicate themselves to being the best.
But once it's over and the buzz of winning is gone, the transition to regular life can be daunting - and in some cases, devastating.
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