When The Going Gets Tough
Feeling alone and trapped, 15-year-old Nadia wanted time off from being in the gym. She had lost a pivotal person in her life. During this period, she landed up in hospital as a result of the overwhelming stress and disorder in her life.
When The Going Gets Tough
Holding It All Inside
Many times, commentators and other gymnasts commented that Nadia seemed to have no emotions. Nadia defended herself by saying, “Nobody knows what was inside… I’m human.” Even Béla Károlyi, her coach, defended her by saying that “she kept everything inside.” Nadia had achieved such unbelievable greatness that the pressure of keeping up with herself was crippling.
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Holding It All Inside
