Saving a life more important than a gold medal - Phelps

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Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps has opened up again about his ongoing battle with depression, hoping he can help others who struggle with the disease.
"I'd like to make a difference, I'd like to be able to save a life if I can," Phelps said yesterday in an interview with CNN.
"For me that's more important than winning a gold medal."
"There was part of my life I didn't want to be alive."
"This is something that's going to continue to happen in my life."
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First Published: Aug 18 2018 | 10:50 AM IST