Published Aug 9, 2016

Episode 41: Defeated

Shankar Vedantam delves into the emotional dynamics of Olympic athletes, uncovering universal expressions of victory and defeat with insights from psychology professor and Olympic coach David Matsumoto. The episode highlights the intense preparation, cultural expectations, and the intriguing 'Bronze Medal Paradox' that shape the triumphs and trials of competing on the world stage.

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Episode 41: Defeated

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Heart Rate and Focus

Bittersweet Victory

Summer of Shipping

Behind Peak Performance

Medalist Emotions

Triumph and Culture

Olympic Realities

Bronze Medal Paradox

Universal Emotions in Sports

Behind Olympic Performance

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Are there episodes about heart rate training?

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Psychological Observations

Behind the Scenes

Olympic Emotions

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Episode 41: Defeated

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Psychological Observations

Behind the ScenesThe journey to Olympic competition involves not only peak physical conditioning but also overcoming significant logistical challenges. David Matsumoto shares insights into the rigorous training and preparation required for athletes to perform at their best on the world stage.

Behind the Scenes

Olympic EmotionsThe podcast explores how Olympic medalists' emotions are shaped by their achievements and cultural expectations. David Matsumoto provides insights into the "Bronze Medal Paradox" and the universal yet culturally influenced expressions of triumph and defeat.

Olympic Emotions

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