Not even the best mental preparation can guarantee gold. But, says Carr, it can help an athlete "be able to compete when their Olympic moment comes."
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Not even the best mental preparation can guarantee gold. But, says Carr, it can help an athlete "be able to compete when their Olympic moment comes."
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