Psychology & Psychiatry
Unlocking the mind: The fascinating psychology of the Olympic athlete, fan rituals
Body paint, mismatched socks, hidden knick-knacks—what do they have in common when chasing glory on the biggest stage?
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Olympics 2024: How dark personality traits may affect relationship between coaches and athletes
The coach-athlete relationship is key to achieving greatness in elite sports. And at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the margins between success and failure will be tiny.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How stress can increase risk of mental and physical ill-health among elite athletes
Stress—it is something we all encounter in our daily lives, shaping our health and well-being in ways that are both subtle and profound. Whether it's a looming work deadline, personal relationship problems, or missing a ...
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes
With each Olympic Games athletes are expected to break new records. Sport science experts have been speculating for years whether we are reaching the limits of human ability. But they may be overlooking the fields where there's ...
Aug 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?
Australia's soccer team entered Paris with high hopes of notching their first Olympic medal but those aspirations came crashing down with defeat to the United States.
Aug 1, 2024
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