Why it's good for Olympians to cry

By Olympian Shane Gould
August 21 2016 - 11:00am
Gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States at the Olympics. Photo: Adam Pretty
Gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States at the Olympics. Photo: Adam Pretty

Shane Gould is a National Living Treasure, Australian legend of sport, 1972 Olympic swimming champion. She is studying at Victoria University for a PhD in the culture of swimming in Australia.

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