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Transgender Track Stars Speak Out as Critics Allege Unfair Advantage

2018

Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood have faced backlash in their Connecticut community for their track and field accomplishments.

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My Secret to Staying Focused Under Pressure | Russell Wilson

Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther—so why don’t they train their minds, too? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of “neutral thinking,” which helps him thrive under pressure (both on the field and off)—and shows how you can use...

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What Makes Elite Athletes Thrive or Dive Under Pressure? | The Economist

Psychology is an increasingly important part of elite sport. Winning at the highest levels can depend as much on peak-fitness of the mind as the body. For top-level sports people it’s not just skill and athleticism they count. So often, it’s mind over matter.

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How to Handle Pressure—Mental Training For Athletes

It’s not easy to turn in clutch performances. Learning how to handle pressure and perform at your best when the stakes are high takes experience, mental toughness, as well as some strategies that can help you succeed.

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