Frank Molinaro, a wrestler who came in fifth place at the 2016 Olympics, was sure that he would win a medal at the 2020 games in Tokyo. Since the Olympics were pushed back to 2021, it was not possible for him to commit to another year of hard training that would put a lot of stress on his family. Molinaro made the choice to quit without another chance to win an Olympic gold medal.
Psychological Hurdle of Sports Retirement
