507 To reach and to remain at the elite level in competitive sport require athletes—and those around them—to “invest” at different levels (e.g., physical, social, financial) during a long period of time. The termination of such a high-level athletic career can, therefore, be an emotional experience, not only for the athletes themselves but also for those in their close environment (e.g., parents, children, friends). Such a career end will also generate attention from the press, as reflected in these press clippings:
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