Mastering the mind games
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How athletes harness mental toughness to maximize their performances
Whether it's a sidelining injury or a loss on the world stage, Olympic athletes know what it's like to suffer major setbacks-and to bounce back. Most athletes who earn a chance to compete at the Olympics do not go home with medals. But many often go home having achieved a personal best: a career-high judging score or a faster race time. For athletes, it's evidence that resilience does yield a prize at the Games. Here, athletes share how they developed their resilience and get through disappointments...
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