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Jul 2024
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Day 6 - The Calm Before the Gold: Mental...

DR. MICHAEL GERVAIS
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Gold medalist Nastia Liukin reveals the intense mental preparation and pivotal moments before gymnastics' all-around final, offering unprecedented insights into an Olympian's mindset. 
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