Muirhead's Return Raises Questions About the True Cost of Olympic Success Eve Muirhead's decision to come out of retirement and compete in curling again has sent shockwaves through the sport, but it also raises important questions about the mental health challenges faced by elite athletes.
The 36 year old Scottish curler won gold at the Beijing Olympics four years ago, only to step away from competing due to the pressures she had placed on herself.
Muirhead's story is a stark reminder of the sacrifices that athletes make in pursuit of Olympic success.