What happened to some of the athletes featured in the documentary?

Some faced serious depression and took their own lives

What is one change the documentary suggests to help athletes?

Making mental health a priority in sports organizations

What does Michael Phelps say about his mental health?

He had dark moments even after winning gold

Why do many Olympic athletes struggle financially?

They don’t get paid for competing in the Olympics

How does The Weight of Gold suggest we can help athletes?

Providing better mental health support

One athlete in the film talks about how they felt after winning gold. What did they say?

I expected happiness, but I felt lost.

Why is talking about mental health in sports important?

Because it affects performance and life outside sports

According to the documentary, what makes it hard for athletes to ask for help?

They are trained to be strong and push through pain

n one scene, an athlete describes what it feels like after the Olympics are over. How does he describe it?

Like reaching the top of the mountain and seeing nothing ahead

Why do many athletes struggle to adjust after retiring from sports?

They don’t know what to do without competition

What is one major reason athletes struggle after the Olympics?

The intense pressure and loss of purpose

What is the main topic of the documentary?

The mental health struggles of elite athletes

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1
What happened to some of the athletes featured in the documentary?
Some faced serious depression and took their own lives
They all became millionaires after competing
They retired and became full-time coaches
They won every Olympic event they competed in
2
What is one change the documentary suggests to help athletes?
Making retirement plans for athletes
Giving every athlete unlimited sponsorship deals
Stopping the Olympics from happening
Making mental health a priority in sports organizations
3
Who narrates the film?
Simone Biles
LeBron James
Michael Phelps
Usain Bolt
4
What does Michael Phelps say about his mental health?
He had dark moments even after winning gold
He only swims for fun, not competition
He never struggled with depression
He thinks therapy is unnecessary
5
What is one thing Olympic athletes do not get?
Fame
Sponsorship deals
Medals
Free mental health support
6
Why do many Olympic athletes struggle financially?
They don’t get paid for competing in the Olympics
They stop working after winning a medal
They are required to donate their earnings to sports organizations
They spend all their money on expensive food
7
How does The Weight of Gold suggest we can help athletes?
Working other jobs while training
Providing better mental health support
Stopping competition altogether
Reducing the number of Olympic sports
8
One athlete in the film talks about how they felt after winning gold. What did they say?
I expected happiness, but I felt lost.
It was the best moment of my life and it lasted
I immediately started training for the next Olympics
Winning gold made everything in my life perfect
9
In the documentary, an athlete compares their life to what kind of cycle?
A roller coaster
A hamster wheel
A marathon
A rocket launch
10
Why is talking about mental health in sports important?
It isn’t important—athletes should just train harder
So athletes can prepare better for competitions
So they can become influencers
Because it affects performance and life outside sports
11
How does the documentary visually represent the loneliness of Olympic athletes?
Using slow-motion scenes of races
Showing crowded stadiums
Showing empty training centers
Focusing only on the medal ceremonies
12
What did many athletes say about their preparation for life after sports
They had backup careers ready
They weren’t prepared at all
They always had a plan B
They didn’t care about life after sports
13
What emotion do many athletes feel after the Olympics?
Happiness and accomplishment
Motivation to retire early
Excitement for the next Games
Emptiness and depression
14
According to the documentary, what makes it hard for athletes to ask for help?
They don’t believe in therapy
They don’t know how to talk about emotions
They don’t have the money for help
They are trained to be strong and push through pain
15
n one scene, an athlete describes what it feels like after the Olympics are over. How does he describe it?
Like waking up from a dream and forgetting it immediately
Like winning the lottery and not knowing what to buy
Like reaching the top of the mountain and seeing nothing ahead
Like being on top of the world forever
16
Why do many athletes struggle to adjust after retiring from sports?
They move to a different country
They become famous and don’t like it
They miss the training schedule
They don’t know what to do without competition
17
What is one major reason athletes struggle after the Olympics?
They move to another country
They forget how to train
The intense pressure and loss of purpose
They become too famous to live normally
18
What is the main topic of the documentary?
The training routines of Olympic athletes
The history of the Olympic Games
The mental health struggles of elite athletes
How to qualify for the Olympics

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