Olympic Dreams returns to our screens, delving into the minds of young athletes striving for 2012 gold. Watch interviews with athletes including Jessica Ennis and explore sports psychology as our experts look at how athletes mentally prepare and get into the zone.
OU on the BBC: Olympic Dreams - About the series
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Following on from the second series of Olympic Dreams, the story continues as we join new athletes with new stories to tell. Read more : OU on the BBC: Olympic Dreams - About the series
Getting into the zone
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Athletes such as Tom Daley and Jessia Ennis explain their mental preparation and pre-performance routines; Caroline Heaney offers some context. Read more : Getting into the zone
Olympic Dreams: When the going gets tough
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Olympic atheletes explain how they cope with injury and other setbacks - and the OU's Caroline Heaney explores their approach. Read more : Olympic Dreams: When the going gets tough
Overcoming public meltdown
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Simon Rea reflects on whether athletes and clubs can overcome adversity to achieve their sporting goals. Read more : Overcoming public meltdown
From bbc.co.uk/sport
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Get even more insight into the programme's 2012 talent and the events they intend to compete in on BBC Sport Read more : From bbc.co.uk/sport
First broadcast: Tuesday 29 Jul 2008 on BBC ONE
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