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Nick Goepper's Silver Medal: Success Followed by Depression

2/18/2026

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Nick Goepper, a slopestyle skier, won a silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.
At age 23, he reached a career peak, drawing attention.
He gained business opportunities related to his sport.
The initial excitement faded, and Goepper described his depression as an 'Olympics hangover' that followed his early success.

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Story summary

Nick Goepper, a slopestyle skier, won a silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.
At age 23, he reached a career peak, drawing attention.
He gained business opportunities related to his sport.
The initial excitement faded, and Goepper described his depression as an 'Olympics hangover' that followed his early success.