Pan Am Games pressure can be too much for some athletes

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http://i.cbc.ca/1.3153944.1437005222!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/tri-pan-am-20150711.jpg Kim Dawson, professor of kinesiology and physical education at Wilfrid Laurier University, suggests that both disappointing and outstanding performances result from a competitor’s psychological and physiological reactions to an intimidating atmosphere.


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