Life Beyond Olympic Sport: A Foucauldian Examination of Olympians’ Experiences and Coaches’ Perspectives of Athletic Retirement
(2025)
Thesis
Boardman, N. (2025). Life Beyond Olympic Sport: A Foucauldian Examination of Olympians’ Experiences and Coaches’ Perspectives of Athletic Retirement. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5085050
The Olympic project is built upon modernist foundations. Olympic sport cultures across the world have been shaped by modernist, neoliberal discourses that emphasise the importance of athlete control and performance. In recent years, reports by NGBs,... Read More about Life Beyond Olympic Sport: A Foucauldian Examination of Olympians’ Experiences and Coaches’ Perspectives of Athletic Retirement.