How Daniel Chaves fought suicidal thoughts, depression, drug addiction to qualify for the Tokyo 2020

February, 2018 - Daniel Chaves was standing on a bridge in Brasilia, convinced he had to end his life. What do I do?” A talented 5000 and 10,000m runner from Rio de Janeiro, Chaves had seen his career stagnate; there were no sponsors, and there seemed no future. I’m just so grateful.” READ | Dutee Chand is a polished and feared runner in the circuit, says coach Ramesh These days, Chaves smiles a lot. But I can be one of the best athletes in the world soon.” The Brazilian is in Bengaluru for Sunday’s TCS World 10K. Sport can help save lives.” Chaves’s quest for peace took him to the Community-of-Light of Figueira, a monastery in the hinterland of Minas Gerais, where he turned vegan and started meditating.