Michael Phelps, 32, opened up about his years-long battle with depression to David Axelrod on "The Axe Files," a podcast from The University of Chicago Institute of Politics and CNN.
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Michael Phelps calls on US Olympic Committee to do more to help athletes struggling with depression
The most decorated Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps rewrote sports history. But his journey to 28 Olympic medals did not come without challenge. Even in the midst of Olympic perfection, the athlete grappled with mental health issues.
