Olympic Gold Medalist

Inside the Mind of the Olympic Gold Medal Winner

Dr Raj Persaud | Posted 01.10.2012 | UK Sport
Dr Raj Persaud

Winning the Gold Medal in the Olympics appears a pinnacle in any elite athlete's career, but physical fitness or technical skill may not, in fact, be the crucial factor. Increasingly sports scientists are becoming convinced that it's grit and determination, resilience and desire, which separates winners from losers.