By Ben Rattray, Ross Cunnington, Damian Farrow
Elite athletes don't just jump higher and run faster—they think differently, too.
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Michael Phelps, hailed as the greatest Olympian ever, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Can his, and others’, success be used help inspire younger people?
In recent years across the U.S., there’s been a consistent increase in the number of children and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Athletes with ADHD tend to perform better in sports that require hyper focus, i.e. short and intense bursts of attention.