What harm could a simple Tweet possibly have on the performance of an Olympian? More than you might think. Social media can be a distraction that impacts the performance of some athletes.
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For any athlete to deliver a gold medal performance, mental toughness is an essential ingredient. But what exactly is mental toughness — and how does an athlete develop it?
A lack of federal funding for their training, travel or living expenses leaves many elite American athletes juggling day jobs and scrambling to pay their bills.
Why can an athlete dominate their sport, but fail to perform when it counts most at the Olympic Games? A number of factors the viewing audience can’t see can explain poor performances.
The science behind the suits that gave Britain’s medal-winning athletes a crucial speed boost.
Why kitchen hygiene is just as important for athletes as what is on their plate.
It would seem obvious athletes are the most important part of the Olympics. But competing issues, from sponsorship rules to politics, means the rights of athletes aren’t always the top priority.
As the Olympics head to the Far East this month, two radically different approaches to training and treating athletes will be on display.
The Olympics have been plagued by doping, corruption and political problems. But academic and former Olympian Bruce Kidd says the Olympic Games are still an important humanitarian movement.
New research offers insight into a thorny issue.
What makes someone more likely to succeed when the lights shine brightest?
Almost 50 years ago, a white, non-American athlete supported Black athletes protesting racial injustice. Peter Norman paid a price for taking a stand. Canada’s Sidney Crosby is no Peter Norman.
Being vegan and an athlete can go hand-in-hand, but it does take careful planning.
Donald Trump’s ill-timed comments on protests by America’s elite athletes have given legitimacy to claims of his racial animus.
Two university professors explore their unlikely longtime friendship, providing lessons for parents of both “abled” and disabled children today.
Since Michael Sam came out in 2014, no one in the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL has done the same. Are the barriers to coming out still holding firm? Or are there signs that the tide could soon turn?
To white Americans, the idea that skin color and toughness go hand-in-hand might seem odd. But in the black community, it’s a big deal.
Fructose may be a food ‘baddie’ if you’re a couch potato. But for sportspeople, it’s a godsend.
As retirement looms for elite sportspeople, there is a need to prepare for the transition to post-sport life. But there are also important things to consider for transition long before this.
Scientists have investigated the complicated link between omega-3 fatty acids and fitness.
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Assistant Professor, School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society, Penn State
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Business, University of Stirling
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Head Of Department in Department of Sport & Event Management, Bournemouth University
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Professor in Neuromuscular Physiology and Head of Sport Sciences, Nottingham Trent University
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Bruce Kidd is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto
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Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, West Virginia University
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Professor Emeritus of Sociology of Sport, University of Toronto
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Senior Lecturer, Modern European History and Sports History, Macquarie University
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Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, Penn State
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Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University
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Professor & Director, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Western University
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Head of Centre for Professional and Economic Development, University of Chester
