How this two-time Olympian is raising awareness on suicide prevention BAKERSFIELD — Visalia native Brooke Crain has had thoughts about suicide. Crain, a two-time Olympian in BMX cycling and one of the world's top athletes in her sport, has struggled with mental health in the past. As a professional athlete, she lived in fear about her sexuality. It wasn't until 2018 that Crain revealed via her Instagram account, announcing she was gay. "I've struggled with coming out for many years and with that struggle came dark thoughts," Crain said. "Just being a professional athlete in the limelight and an Olympian, I never thought I would be accepted. I remember struggling, having few dark memories of being suicidal."