Emma McKeon finds retirement 'unsettling' after 14 Olympic medals
Emma McKeon, Australia's most decorated Olympian, retired in November 2024 after winning 14 Olympic medals including six golds. Now 32, she is adjusting to life without the rigid training schedule and goals that defined her adult life.
Why it mattersMcKeon's story highlights the psychological challenge elite athletes face leaving sport, beyond the physical retirement itself.
AustraliaAs one of Australia's most celebrated athletes, McKeon's experience resonates with local sports fans and shows the real struggle behind Australia's sporting success stories.
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