Kelly Rippon, mom of NEPA Native and Olympic medalist Adam Rippon, talks with Nancy and Jason about the mental health issues that affect elite athletes. Rippon discusses the pressures of competition and the decision Simone Biles made to withdraw from several Olympic gymnastic competitions.
Listen: Mom of local Olympian discusses mental health issues of elite athletes like Simone Biles
Olympian mom Kelly Rippon
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By Nancy Kman
Jul 30, 2021, 10:24 AM ET
