U.S. Olympic swim team co-captain Simone Manuel is headed to Tokyo in the 50-meter freestyle, but to get there, the 24-year-old had to not only conquer her competitors, but her own doubts and the crippling symptoms of overtraining syndrome, too.
The pandemic year gave America's most decorated gymnast time to think. Now, ahead of Tokyo—likely her final Olympics—the 24-year-old is more sure than ever about what matters, now and for her future.