How Olympians master their minds to perform under pressure

The ability to recover from setbacks, such as disappointing performances or injury, is crucial.

Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement. The pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, psychology will play a vital role in their success or failure in Paris this summer.