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Olympics 2012: Academic insights

Updated Wednesday, 27th June 2012

Find out what our academics have to say on a range of different subjects around the Olympics

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Olympics 2012: Reaching your physical peak

Find out what it takes for an Olympian to reach peak physical fitness with these academic articles and videos.
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Olympics 2012: Getting into the zone

Psychological fitness and the role of the coach are essential parts of playing to win in sports. Discover more about this area with these articles and videos.
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Olympics 2012: Keeping it in the family

Family and location play a vital role in an athlete's success. Find out how with these articles and videos.
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Olympics 2012: Paralympics

Find out more about the world of Paralympics with these articles.
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Olympics 2012: The politics and history of the games

Politics, business and Olympics go hand in hand. Read these articles and watch these videos to find out more.
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