Singapore is still reeling from Jia Wei's gutwrenching semifinal exit, but it only goes to show how important the strength of an athlete's psyche is. So many of them coast effortlessly into the last eight or last four and suddenly their profile rockets and the pressure mounts.
So what can they do? Be like the Americans and Australians and train in high-security complexes with teams of nutritionists, physiotherapists, and coaches? Or do as the Korean's do and train in a noisy stadium full of football fans? Essentially it's what makes the difference between a round 2 flop and a world champion. The ability to dig deep is what makes sports great, and that's why people remember epic comebacks and even more legendary sports heroes. Falling at the last hurdle is heartbreaking, but it just goes to show that they don't have what it takes. Talent is only limited by belief, and Nike's latest campaign says it all, 'You're faster than you think'.
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