The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform

By Mike McGreary, Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Keele University

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.

In recent Olympics we have seen the mental toll that competing at the highest level can have on athletes. US gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from five events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to protect…

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