People attend the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games 100 Day countdown event at the National Aquatic Center in Beijing, China, on Nov. 24, 2021. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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Olympic athletes experience the highest of highs and lowest of lows. After training for years, the spotlight shines brightly during almost three weeks of competition. Then it's time to go home and that return can be difficult. Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
'A deep depression after the Olympics.' The challenges facing athletes at home
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'A deep depression after the Olympics.' The challenges facing athletes at home
Skier Eileen Gu of Team China has been a breakout star of the Beijing Winter Olympics. She won three medals — two gold and one silver — and has been a voice for women's equality at the Games. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images hide caption
Russia's Kamila Valieva leaves the ice after a disappointing performance in the women's figure skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Antonin Thuiller/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Nathan Chen, of the United States, competes in the men's free skate program during the figure skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption
Mariah Bell of Team United States talks with coach and former Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon during a practice session ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games on Feb. 1, 2022. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images hide caption
Ryan Cochran-Siegle of Team USA skis during the men's super-G at the Beijing Olympics. He nabbed silver behind Austria's Matthias Mayer, who won gold. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images hide caption
Georgia's Saba Kumaritashvili competes in the men's singles luge event at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Yanqing on February 5, 2022. Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
A ski jumper flies overhead on the 60-meter ski jump at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 7, 2021. The Suicide Hill Ski Bowl is home to 5 ski jumps - one being the infamous 90-meter Suicide Hill Ski Jump. Nic Antaya hide caption
Flag bearers Apostolos Angelis and Maria Ntanou of Team Greece carry the flag of Greece during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on February 04, 2022. Lintao Zhang/Getty Images hide caption
The team from the United States arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption
Team USA at a Biathlon Training Session ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games on January 31, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China Matthias Hangst/Getty Images hide caption
U.S. biathletes focus on process in their quest for a first-ever Olympic medal
Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) meets with the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, in Beijing on Jan. 25. Xi said his country was ready to host a "simple, safe and splendid Winter Olympics." The Olympics formally open on Friday. Zhang Ling/AP hide caption
As the Olympics open, China seeks the limelight but warns against criticism
A child practices ice hockey near the Beijing Olympics Tower in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Ng Han Guan/AP hide caption
A health worker wearing protective clothing shows people lining up at a testing center in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images hide caption
A man wearing a hat bearing an American flag, as well as a mask to help protect against the coronavirus, walks by a security guard near lanterns decorating remnants of a city wall in Beijing on Jan. 27. Andy Wong/AP hide caption
An official holds a lantern with the Olympic flame during an event to display the Olympic torch and flame at the Beijing University of Posts and Communications in Beijing, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption
Staff members rehearse a victory ceremony at the Beijing Medals Plaza last week. The venue will host some medal ceremonies at the upcoming winter Olympics. Ng Han Guan/AP hide caption
Activists rally in front of the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles last month, calling for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to concerns over China's human rights record. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Students from the Youth Winter Olympic Sports School perform ice and snow gymnastics during an event marking the 100-day countdown to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, China, on Tuesday. Chen Xiaodong/Costfoto/Barcroft Media/Getty Images hide caption
Saudi Arabia and China are accused of using sports to cover up human rights abuse
A crew member leaps to fix a logo for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing earlier this month. The International Olympic Committee says it will allow fans from mainland China to attend the competition in person. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption
American figure skater Sarah Hughes won gold at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Jacques DeMarthon/AFP/Getty Images hide caption