Mind of a Medalist

Nearly 11,000 athletes are competing within the Paris Olympic Games proper now. They’ve been coaching their our bodies to compete on the highest ranges of sport. But what sort of mindset does it take to carry residence the gold, silver or bronze medal? How do they navigate nerves and carry out below strain? Cognitive scientist, Dartmouth College President and former athlete, Sian Beilock says that training below strain conditions and specializing in the current can assist. Plus, four-time Olympic medalist, Dominique Dawes recounts how she overcame a number of stumbles and nonetheless gained gold. 

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