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The psychology of Olympic performance: training and triumphs

The Olympics in Paris are not only going well for Australia, but have also provided viewers at home with some dramatic and emotional moments. Fourteen-year-old, Arisa Trew calmly flipped her skateboard into history as the country’s youngest ever gold medallist, while Saya Sakakibara’s powerful performance to take women’s BMX Gold, was followed by an emotional …

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The mental strain of elite athletes during the Olympics

Japanese judo star Uta Abe’s emotional outburst after her unexpected second-round went viral in the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting the intense mental strain athletes face. As the defending Olympic champion in the women’s under-52kg competition, her defeat was a significant blow, outlining the pressure of the high-stakes competition. The Wire spoke with professor of psychology …

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