Olympic Athletes Experience 'The Yips,' Potentially Leading to Stronger Performance

Elite athletes like Ilia Malinin often face mental blocks known as 'the yips' or 'twisties' during high-pressure events like the Olympics, which can sometimes contribute to their resilience.

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Rockstar athletes like Ilia Malinin often get 'the yips' at the Olympics. It can make them stronger

Ilia Malinin's painful falls at the Milan Cortina Games follow in a long tradition of great U.S. athletes who get the "yips" or the "twisties" during the Olympics.

By Brian Mann

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