Simone Manuel Gives Emotional Press Conference Explaining Overtraining Syndrome Diagnosis
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“I AM an Olympic Champion”…. Something that will never be forgotten! You’re amazing, Simone!!
Classy
Competing at this level requires a price be paid. It’s tough, but has many rewards. This is not new. These people are often dedicated athletes, work very hard, but are not heroes, not necessarily courageous, and not every instance requires major press coverage or public pats -on-the-back. Rest up, recoup, move on.
My heart is broken for her. I’ve never heard of OTS but it totally makes sense and I bet you I had this my senior year. I struggled so hard the entire year all my swims were off constantly. My body felt like it was broken.
Hopefully she can still make it in the 50.
She is born for this sport. She’s a natural swimmer. If she doesn’t go to Tokyo there is NO doubt in my mind she will make a comeback and she will be just fine. Team Simone 4Lyfe.
HOW MANY QUESTIONS DO REPORTERS ASK TO UNDERSTAND SHE IS GOING THROUGH A "THE BODY DOESN'T WANT TO RACE RIGHT NOW" MOMENT. I SEE WHY NAOMI SAID "NO PRESS FOR ME."
Exactly, they just don't care.
Just wamy uou to cry more
Then she should’ve said something before now
Said something to whom? How do you know that she has never discussed this matter with anyone?
Imagine at Olympic trials you have that feeling where at the end of practice when ur sore 100 all out but fully rested at U.S Olympic Trials.
A lot of swimmers deal with this. Swimming is tough, training has to be dialed precisely to avoid this. It sucks, it’s unfair because you worked so hard
This is a reason why Cyclists take 2-4 weeks off during the off season, and gradually build back up to prevent burning out
@@alvinfrias9197 it’s like swimmers just pride themselves on working so hard they forget that you need to RECOVER, to get better. I’ve been plateaued since 2018, almost quit, but then I took a year off, then gradually built up my training volume and intensity instead of just going balls to the walls every session and now I’m faster than I’ve ever been and I only swim 3 days a week. Sometimes more is not better.
@@pilotdrifter I had a very similar experience. I plateaued for 2 years and my performance was declining, but this past year I started training myself 4 times a week and I dropped tons of time. I bet you enjoyed that training much better too. It’s much healthier mentally and physically.
@@austendavis9638 man that’s fucken dope, I’m happy for you, hopefully things work out and you keep dropping time. I know Forsure how frustrating not dropping time and also getting worse can be. Everytime I see a swimmer working wayyyy too hard I always tell them to chill out because nore is not always better. I always say, it’s like driving on ice, if you step on the gas too hard you’re going to spin out, you need to have a gradual acceleration. Where are you from?
@@pilotdrifter I recently stopped swimming bc I was satisfied with my time drops and I’m not swimming in college. I finished with a 47.96 in my 100 free and 22.30 in the 50. I currently coach for a club near Raleigh, NC. I may pick swimming back up if I decide to do club swim in college though. What about you?
Good for her for explaining her struggles , this proves that we don’t have to be superhuman
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Or that we aren't superhuman; just human.
this is so important. showing athletes and coaches that overtraining is a real issue in the sport and needs to be taken seriously. my college career ended a year early due to overtraining so this really hit home. you are an inspiration Simone, no matter what.
Its probably hard for coaches as well. Everyone is different in the amount of volume, frequency and intensity they can handle
@F K simple doesnt equal easy? I wanna see you coach a team where each person has different needs and recovery standards
@F K agreed some people just do the same old doesnt mean that its “bad” it just doesnt work for some people. I mean look at dressel fastest sprinter in the world and his coach is known for his volume in swimminng
@@In-the-spirit u are 3 yrs overtrained?
@@In-the-spirit how can u be overtrained for 3 yrs, what did u do?
We are so proud of you, Simone.
Such a class act and a true champion.🏆
It’s ok. We’re proud. Lots of competition and you’re still and Olympian. Burnout happens with all careers in life. Even if you love your Job. So don’t give up. Keep pushing you’re a beautiful soul. The 50 is yours
Just realized that I experienced this for multiple years of my swimming career. No one told me. No one, coaches or family/friends, looked or acknowledged the signs as a problem. I was suicidal and tired and hungry all the time. I took a break and not only am I happier but I’m also faster. I’m proud of you,you’re an inspiration to all❤️working hard and working smart are two different things
Did u have brainfog and feel depressed and how long off did u take till full recovery?
Woah, I had never heard of OTS before but I'm 95% sure I had this 6-7 years ago and it pretty much led to me quitting the sport. No one thought there was a legitimate problem going on aside from me being lazy or not having the drive to be successful so I never received the support or relief that I probably needed. It's really great that she's raising awareness for it and I'm glad she has people around her who helped her when she needed it.
You’re an inspiration, a role model, and a living legend. We all support, respect, and love you. You have and will, once again, represent our country at the Olympics. Thanks for all that you’ve done.
You have to look at her coaches for answers because it sounds like her training regime wasn't what she needed to race fast at trials
I agree the Stanford swimmers with the exception of Ledecky seem to be off. These are classic signs of overtraining . This is common with swimmers and runners. Give Simone a lot of credit for her honest
Absolutely !
Well she probably trained less than usual because her body couldn’t handle typical training before a meet
@@scotmoser8716 Ledecky is nowhere near as good as she was in the past, especially in Rio... She's a bit off in a way, and Titmus could definitely snatch the crown on 200 and 400 in Tokyo...
@@scotmoser8716 i hope they don’t ruin regan smith next year
She describes the symptoms so well. Too bad the coaches weren’t able to figure this out before she was so far into it.
There is also the story of the young woman runner who was over trained by ( I believe it was ) the Nike team. They are also seeing this in women’s gymnastics, recent article about it.
Elite Young woman athletes need to be taught to listen to their bodies and speak up for themselves.
And for the male reader who is about to criticize my post , remember that Tom Brady and Trevor Bauer have been well documented as training the way they feel is best for them, not “the way it has always been done”.
Oh no, a Standford education and already a gold medalist. You already won. 👍
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No need to be sarcastic
Hold that head high, we know you're great. Still, you're not a machine. You're a beautiful human being who gave it her all. There's no regrets there.
Simone has many other accolades,she has no reason to bow her head 🤗.
This has happen to a few swimmers in trials across the world. This is a good insite to some of the struggles she's had. I never thought much of her before but she's definitely but this really spoke to me in many ways. I'll be watching for her to bounce back. Respect
It is complete bullshit that we make these athletes answer these ridiculous questions in the midst of both extreme successes but also heatbreaking dissapointment.
I AM SO DAM PROUD OF THIS YOUNG WOMAN AS AN ATHLETE, A PERSON AND A BLACK WOMAN. The message here is the same as Jim Valvano's 'NEVER GIVE UP, DON'T EVER GIVE UP'.
What a joke our ancestors went through worse. She's a weak snowflake
Simone we love you regardless it’s ok to take a break for a while. Look at Dara Torres
What a charming , honest and intelligent person , she owes no one anything , rest your body and mind and be back soon
I just want to Mom hug her!
So very proud of Simone and more importantly, so very glad that SHE is proud of herself. As a Black woman and Mom to two adult sons in their late 20’s, I too felt the brutality of the last few years. I had calls that were very emotional and raw with my children…even more intense than the initial, “this is how you respond to police interaction.” speech. I have cried many tears as my sons AND I wrestle with the “enormity” of the racial division discovered within not only America, but, within our own governmental members. I pray that Simone’s discovery of feeling proud, blessed and joyful with the accomplishments as they occur on the way to the “big payout” will resonate amongst those who need to hear it most!!! Well done, young Queen!!
Oh give me a break our ancestors endured worse than this. I'm so offended by this crap. Give me a break
@@chatty2164 Me: giving you a “break”. I am 59 yrs old and I have dealt with issues that are “worse” than somebody else’s pain, but, that doesn’t mean we don’t understand and allow them to feel supported. We are better than the past we learn from!
My daughter is a year round runner and she had OTS. Thank you Simone for your courage and honesty! My daughter had every symptom you described. Her coach didn't believe in OTS. It's real! She took several weeks off, came back slowly, and just PR'd yesterday. Endurance athletes must have ample time to recover. When you throw in the demands of school, the every day stress to perform, and the lack of recovery, it is the perfect storm. The body basically shuts down. Thank you so much for speaking about this.
Hey, Justin, I hope you're doing great.
I'm also an athlete suffering from OTS.
How old was your daughter when she overtrained and how much time did it take her to recover fully?
Any suggestions on how to speed up the recovery process?
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your vulnerability. Praying that your faith will stay strong. You are loved💓
Clutch 50 free. Queen still gonna represent the US in the 50
I'm so amazed and grateful to her for putting herself through this. She shouldn't have to be quizzed but she is so gracious. I am watching this and really understanding why Naomi Osaka would choose to pay fines rather than put herself through a painful press conference.
They are required to do a press conference?
Naomi is weak and the victim as always!
@@SuperLibra101 why is she weak?? Because she stood up for herself and did what was best for her mental health?? It takes a strong person to stand up to the media and the everyone else and not allow herself to be bullied into something she isn’t comfortable doing.
i see a lot of my own mental health strugges in simone's press conference. thanks for being open about it, it's really helpful. lets GO for the 50!!!!
Won gold, never touched PEDs, by far one of the best female swimmers internationally
LOL she has 1 gold medal to call her one of the best International swimmers is a joke. She's very good but she's not even one of the top five swimmers on the US national team let alone the world LOL
She is just a Beautiful human being and I am so glad that she is a Great Olympian 🥇🥇🥇🇺🇸💕💕💕💕
Dang, won’t be the same without her. She’s been so amazing to watch. Get well young lady!
Over-Training is nothing new. Coaches, parents, and athletes need to recognize the signs of overtraining and plan plenty of recovery inside the training schedule to reach PEAK Perfromance
For me it's a physical sports, sometimes you're on top of your game, sometimes you fall short. That's true swimming is tough no off season, year round. Hats off.
Simone I’m proud of you it’s ok to take a break you’ve got the 50 freestyle if you don’t make it to Tokyo just hold your head high and take care of your mental health that’s so important swimming will come back to you you are amazing I love watching you swim we can learn so much from you. You are amazing you are a champion and a national champion
You are not only an amazing athlete....you are a beautiful human being❤️
Poor Simone. The pressure is immense for an Olympic Champion. That goes to show how great Michael Phelps was. Year after year. Olympics after Olympics. 16 years at the very top. That’s legendary and insane
Michael was/is a great champion, but he too fought his personal demons.
Head up Queen, we will always be proud of you! 👑
Simone, you still rock! You are an Olympian and a champion. Keep going. You are not done in the sport. You make the sport better as a great role model.
I am very proud her many accomplishments especially being a Black woman who dominated in this sport. Yeah its a hard sport not very easy dealing with water. She will be back in the next four years. Get well!!!
How about acknowledging her for being a woman instead of instantly seeing a Black woman.
@@JT-gm4fkbecause there not that many Black women in that sports so I recognize for a Black person who is very good in that sport who can also aspire other woman of her race in that sports. Do you not know that many Black women and guys cannot swim. So yeah to me she is a Black woman!!!
Simone you’re the epitome of grace and class. You have NO reason to hang your head. You made me so proud in 2016. You’ve been blessed to accomplish much. God knows how you feel and He is there to keep you. I love the way you continued to acknowledge God- His plan for you, His strength He gives you…. It’s evident you’re spiritually grounded. Thank you for your honesty, for showing us your humanness. You’re going to be alright!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I dislike that they continue to ask those questions that put tears to their eyes. At some point as a HUMAN BEING you have to change the topic.
If she or other athletes walks out, it's viewed as disrespectful.
My daughter has a coach who thought kilometre after kilometre week in week out, 9 to 10 sessions a week was how to improve. Nearly every swimmer in his squad had severe declines in race times despite massive increases in training loads. We just finished junior Australian nationals and we aren’t in a position to shift away from this coach but as parents (who know there child) we took the decision to drop sessions in half and give her a choice in training outside the pool. We will see how her times go but as a parent who cares. All I know is she is happy and once again loving her training schedule. Her “coach” won’t talk to her as he is disappointed she has dropped so many distance sessions. Good coaches listen to there athletes, bad coaches bully, yell and make excuses. He is the later.
This happened to me as well, I switched teams a few years ago, but my old team doubled every day and did meter after meter thousands of them everyday. My old coached yelled and screamed at me if I missed any bit of yardage. At some point I became burnt out. By the time I was 15 years old I wasn’t dropping anymore and was only adding an insane amount of time. Now, three years out from switching to a team that emphasizes quality over quantity I am happy to say that I am dropping time again and love the sport like I did as a young swimmer. Give it time, your daughter will improve I am sure of it.
@@emmapritchett6898 Thanks Emma, you can’t improve if all you want to do is quit. Glad to hear you’re still swimming, happy and progressing. Remember theirs more to swimming than the times you swim. Health, fitness, discipline, brain function, comradeship with your team, self confidence and I could go on.
You are a classy lady!
And
It was great hearing youSpeaking up about your relationship with GOD ❣❣❣
Amen
I hope some coaches read this or just swimmers in general, this video has struck very close to home I also had dealt with overtraining. To the point where I have had to deal with a serious shoulder injury for the last 1.5 years and have still not been able to comeback fully. Overtraining is a serious problem in this sport as well as running and other endurance based sports. Everyone has different symptoms, they can be as simple and small as just some fatigue that gets better when you start your workouts. To what I have had to deal with which is an overuse injury. I do not think swimmers should swim 7,10,12 times per week all the time year around. While there are times that yes it can be beneficial, it should not be kept up for very long. Yet many teams and elite athletes will train with huge amounts of volume for months. Periodization is really lacking in this sport.Maintaining a feel for the water is important but resting and recovering from training should always be the priority and will decrease the chance of developing OTS or injury.
I to believe overtraining helps to lead to shoulder injuries. I fought for several thru an impingement syndrome, finally just had surgery. Take it easy
Classy and gutsy. That is Simone.
This disappointment is just a set up. You will be victorious. Your story will inspire many. Keep your head up beautiful. I AM PROUD OF YOU!
she’s already been to the big show with a gold. The history has already been made. No shame whatsoever
back to back is another level thou and she was fav to do
After 42 years now i know the name of that syndrome (OTS)
That's happened on me since age 18.😢
This is not uncommon in many endurance sports. Coaching is very important in these kind of sports . Not unusual for an athlete to get burned out from over training. When this happens the only thing an athlete can do is rest . Unfortunately 3 weeks won’t do it .
Yeah if the Olympics happened in 2020 this would be a different story
This sucks! The Stanford swimmers are all off, including Ledecky. I mean Ledecky only dropped 0.5 in the 400 from Mission Viejo. So there is obviously something not right at Standford. I am happy she is keeping things in perspective. If she can have a perfect swim she can make the team in the 50. Go Simone!
She’s the one that took 3 weeks off that’s why she didn’t perform well.
@@mackenziewyatt9442 Really. She has a condition that is caused by overtraining that hindered her performance. Is it her fault or the coach that is giving her the sets?
@@iamme3364 well she did amazing in the 50 and is going to Tokyo
@@TheRealElise That is true, but she had no pop in the back end of her 100, showing extreme fatigue after a 50. You are right though, that she did make it in the 50.
I barely even know anything about swimming but I'm so proud of her. It's so hard to come in front of people like this, many of which will probably judge her for being emotional and talking about her struggles when physical and mental health. More athletes need to speak on this because it's completely valid and human.
As someone who hates taking rest days, this has been a bit of a wake up call. Even right now my pulse is quite high... I would love to hear more about the details of her training that lead her to this. Or maybe because she is now going on 25 her body can't recover and take the same beating as she could when she was 18. I know that's definitely the case for me. Lots more easy days. But I really hope she can turn this around. Good luck Simone!
So very well spoken. Represented her country in 2016 in the only way we could ask for. It happens, she’ll be back.
she gonna win the 50 free
Prophetic!
I felt her pain in this interview.
It's common in sports to overtrain as an athlete.
Exactly, some people keep it quiet ,as someone explain above it happens to them also
Easier said than experienced.
Everybody who predicted she’d crush the 50 finals in these comments, you’re 100% right! Simone is going to Tokyo!
She’s so brave for opening up about her OTS diagnosis, and for making the right call to take three weeks off from training. I hope her coaches reflect on how they might have contributed to her overtraining.
We still love you Simone. We are proud of you either way! You’re still an Olympic champion. How many people can say that? God Bless you!
Simone, I completely understand and relate to what you’re going through.
So proud of you on what you have achieved! With OTS, your body and mind is trying to tell you to rest from swimming. Although this could be either a temporary or a permanent situation, I am sure God has a better plan for you. Either way, whatever you do in the future, everyone will benefit (including yourself) from what you will provide to all of us. Good luck, and we love and enjoy watching you swim.
What a wonderful person. She will succeed in every aspect of her life.
Indeed, my dear. You're still an Olympic champion, you're amazing, you're still a winner, and you're still a human being. Keep your faith & trust in the Lord strong and unwavering. He's got you. Just stay focused on your goals & keep it moving. And, you're exactly right...this isn't the last time we'll see you and it isn't the last time you'll do something great in the pool. God bless you, Simone. I'm so proud of you!
Fair play to her , only human . I firmly believe she will come back stronger , both mentally and emotionally.
Simone is great but every athlete is bound to lose at some point, it’s just part of the cycle. No need for all these questions.
Simone you will always be in the history books known as the first black swimmer for ever keep your head up
Covid-19 has had a toll on a lot of potential Olympians … imagine having prepared based on an expected timeframe, and then the Olympic Games are postponed … it’s really devastating seeing this happen to a great gal. I was worried for guys like Caeleb Dressel too … so much of swimming is a mental fight to perform at these levels. God Bless them All.
This right here...Simone was training to perform last summer. Can’t imagine how that must feel. The impact of the games being postponed a year can’t be overstated.
Simone take care of yourself! You are already an Olympic Champion for Life!
What a Beautiful Christian Your Faith will see You through I also think that the pandemic has also play a part in their training 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💕💕💕
To people who think's shes lying about her experience; she's obviously nowhere near her Olympic or World Championship form. So for all you smarta##es out there who is labeling her a liar, explain why her times are so much higher than before? It's not like she got beat at her best, she has been adding time. So give us your theory.
May God continue to bless you Simone! Lean on the Lord to receive what you need in this time of your walk. Keep shining.
I’m currently experiencing OTS and at times I’m very depressed thinking I’ll never be able to workout as I used to prior to getting injured.
Has anyone dealt with this syndrome and what was your experience ( symptoms, any injuries, emotional state, recovery process, etc) ?
You are in our prayers Simone. 🙏🏿❤
You are a spectacular person. Don’t give up on yourself. Wonderful career and congratulations for all you have done for USA and you.
YOU INSPIRE ME, SIMONE!! WOW!! WHO ARE YOU, SWEET WOMAN!? M-Y GOODNESS! Y-E-A-H!
What can I say? Respect beautiful soul.
You made it thus far....so go get what you want...The Gold!!!!♥️🙏
Reporter: "For the layman who doesn't know much about this....."
What reporter means: "I've never heard of this."
Thank you for sharing so openly about your feelings and experiences. So very proud of you and all of your hard work. 💜 We are rooting for you in all of your future endeavors!
So proud of you Simone. This is not the last time we've seen you. You have loads and loads left to do. GBU💖💗🤎🖤
The first person to ask a question - was bs! Of course she’s upset not to defend her medal
Thank you Simone for sharing this. You are a beautiful Human Being and an amazing swimmer that doesn't have anything to prove anymore, because you are an Olympic Champion already. Proud of you.
I wish her all the best with the rest of her events, but it does sound like her body needs extended rest.
Thank you Simone for your heart, strength, gifts, and realness. Keep moving one step at time, one stroke at a time.
You are spectacular.
(The press is brutal... too much)
She is a champion! In and out of the pool!
i’m so proud of her and i love her she’s so tough and she’s persevering, a true champion someone who can be honest with themselves and so aware of her experience u can tell she’s fighting so hard for herself
No shame, 4 years is a long time in swimming.
5 years since last Olympics. Don’t forget she was training to race in Tokyo last year, but Covid screwed that up.
she is so strong and has so much more in store for her. rooting for her. she is so brave and genuine.
USA women team will suffer alot in short freestyle individual & relays races in Tokyo
My overtraining led to anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder 🤦🏻
So proud of Simone!!!
Supporting you 100%!! Praying for you!!
Mental health is our mind's longer-term fuel. We have to take it seriously in the good times and maintain our mental health so that we can keep replenishing this resource at a high level, and sync our minds and bodies to achieve the best of ourselves when it counts. If we can overcome our Mental Health after it torments us, we can slay our dragons and be stronger examples of ourselves.
You still a champion 💕💕💕
You are so strong! Such a huge role model! Tears just rolling down my face! You got this!
Simone is a champion...we love her...she will bounce back...
I'm proud if you, you will be alright
Before I clicked the video I could see done all over her face. Yes our bodies are the first doctors before we visit any other human being to consult about how we fell.
My grandmother found cancer cells in her breast and it took A COUPLE OF YEARS before the doctors could feel what she could feel and then a couple more month before the camera could locate anything. My grandmother had to constantly reiterate the lump until the camera saw it and the doctors were more open to helping. All this to say, you know your body before anyone else. Had my grandmother not kept being vocal, it would still be growing and slowly killing her. No one can tell you what your body tells you. You have one and when it’s done, you are done. ❤️
Because of this honest interview, I see strong and bold because you spoke up. Spiritually, I see a beautiful young woman shinning and telling her story. Your unique story isn’t over and you just freed a lot of people from these same questions, setbacks and issues with coaches, doctors and all in between.