'Post-Olympic blues' -The diminution of celebrity in Olympic athletes

This study has articulated what post-Olympic blues means to those who have experienced it, identified the negative impact that the athletes' celebritization had on their mental wellbeing, and suggested that the negative emotions and subsequent behaviors were interpreted to be a normal response to returning home following Olympic participation. It is hoped that this research will engage coaching teams to formulate what support should be offered for athletes prior to and after the Olympic Games to limit the wellbeing impact that the post-Olympic blues has on athletes.