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From swimming to lawn bowls, athletes struggle to cope after major competitions

As a kid, swimmer Elijah Winnington dreamt of winning gold for Australia at the Commonwealth Games, but he never realised the challenges that could come with it. 

The 22-year-old has achieved incredible success, winning three gold medals in Birmingham in 2022 to go with another gold on the Gold Coast in 2018. 

Despite the success, Winnington says returning to normality has been challenging for his mental health.

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