Psychological Matters: Understanding the Psychology of Olympians: Mental Preparation for Peak Performance

Olympians are often viewed as the peak of human performance, showcasing amazing physical and mental strength. While watching their feats can be amazing and inspiring, we often overlook the mental challenges that come with being such resilient and high-performing athletes. What happens when they experience a breakdown? Is that even a possibility? With Paris Olympics in full swing, we decided to have a conversation on the psychology of Olympians and joining me for this conversation is Dr Reg Hammond, Human and Peak Development Specialist with a degree for Neuro and sport psychology.

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