Violetta Oblinger-Peters

Violetta Oblinger-Peters

athlete Switzerland

Violetta Oblinger-Peters is a former Swiss canoeist and Olympic bronze medalist from the 2008 Beijing Games. She has dedicated her post-competitive career to researching the psychological effects of high-level sports, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of post-Olympic depression. Her personal experience, as well as that of her husband who faced a similar crisis after narrowly missing the podium in the 2000 Olympics, drives her passion for raising awareness about the mental health challenges athletes often encounter after their careers peak. Oblinger-Peters advocates for better support systems for athletes transitioning out of competition, emphasizing the need for recognition of their experiences beyond just their medals.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
14,376
Power
1,163$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.17% +0% 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
Totals 1 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Violetta Oblinger-Peters is a former canoeist and Olympic bronze medalist who researches the psychological effects of post-Olympic experiences. 7

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