Olympics
Three Training Lessons Learned from the London Olympics
For a fab fortnight, the 2012 Summer Olympics showcased amazing athletes, poignant stories and rousing competition. There's no doubt that the next generation of Olympic athletes were inspired by stars [...]
Olympian Bridget Franek on Motivation
The 2012 London Olympics welcomed several American newcomers, among them Bridget Franek. Although she did not medal in her event, the 3000m Steeplechase, Franek's efforts earned her a ranking of [...]
Not For Sale: Gold Beats by Dre Studio Headphones
When Team USA locked up the men's basketball gold medal at the 2012 Olympics, they earned their share of immortality. Whether they could beat the original Dream Team is still [...]
2012 Olympics Recap: Astonishing Facts and Figures from the London Games
We all watched in amazement as the world's top athletes performed at their best in the 2012 Olympics. During sixteen days of glory, athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and [...]
What's Inside? Gatorade Launches New Commercial Featuring Usain Bolt
During the London 2012 Olympics, you may have noticed that Gatorade was missing from among the Games' numerous sponsors. Although the brand wasn’t blowing up on stadium billboards, double-decker buses [...]
2 Ways to Trick Your Mind for Peak Performance
When it comes to the Olympics, the USA is a formidable competitor. But in the 2012 London Games, the USA surpassed itself, breaking some impressive records and earning a few [...]
Improve your Performance With 2 Olympian-Tested Mind Tricks
Watching the athletes competing in the 2012 London Olympics, you can see a clear advantage in the mental talent that fuels their superb athletic performances. The key is watching how [...]
You Pick: Who's the Most Clutch U.S. Women's Soccer Player?
Congratulations to the Team USA Women's Soccer team on winning another Olympic gold medal. It's no surprise that they've dominated the 2012 Olympic women's soccer event. Their roster is filled [...]
Five Fast Facts About Christian Taylor's Triple Jump Training
American triple jumper and first-time Olympian Christian Taylor completed his gold-medal conquest in London, backing up his claim that “Christian doesn’t crush under pressure.” Taylor went above and beyond the [...]
Two Sports Psychology Tricks Used By Michael Phelps and Chad Le Clos
One of the more exciting moments of this years Summer Olympics was Chad Le Clos burying Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly. But equally impressive was how Phelps handled his first [...]
