Steve Clark, three-time Olympic gold medalist, dies at 82
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Updated · The New York Times · May 2
Steve Clark, three-time Olympic gold medalist, dies at 82
8 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 2
Clark died on 14 April at his home in Larkspur, California, from complications of Parkinson's disease, his wife Betsy Clark said.
He won his three golds for the United States at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and later spoke openly about the depression many athletes face after retirement.
His account anticipated wider public discussion of Olympians' mental health, an issue later highlighted by athletes including Michael Phelps and Simone Biles.
Why do Olympic champions often face their toughest battle after the medals have been won?
Can modern support systems prevent the identity crisis that haunted past generations of elite athletes?