Identity
The One-Label Trap in Talking About an Athlete
The one-label trap in talking about an athlete turns a complex life into a sporting shorthand. Describe their role…
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Identity
The many ways athletes understand and express who they are.
Our point of view
An athlete is never only a result.
Sport may be the visible part of a life, but it is not the whole of one. We make room for the quieter roles, interests and changes that deserve attention too.