Flying after the darkness: Kathryn Mitchell speaks out on biggest battle

Melanie Whelan
Updated May 22 2018 - 10:17am, first published May 21 2018 - 7:30pm
Flying after the darkness: Kathryn Mitchell speaks out on biggest battle
Flying after the darkness: Kathryn Mitchell speaks out on biggest battle

Commonwealth Games javelin gold medallist Kathryn Mitchell’s toughest battle has been the inner turmoil she experienced early in her career. Mitchell is ready to speak publicly about that dark place, the suicidal thoughts. Mitchell does so, not now she has won gold, but because she feels ready to open doors and give voice to what is largely a silent issue.

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Melanie Whelan

Melanie Whelan

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