Yesterday, Alicia Sacramone fumbled terribly, costing the American team 1.70 points in deductions. The Olympics are possibly the greatest test of mental preparation for any high level athlete. With the weight of one’s entire country to carry and the knowledge that the Olympics come only every four years, it is undoubtedly unlike any other event....

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It’s not enough for Olympians to do their best on the field (or arena, or pool, or wherever it is they do their sports thing).
 

The U.S. would also like its athletes to be on their best behavior elsewhere in Beijing. However, in case the Olympians aren’t sure of the meaning of “best behavior,” the U.S. Olympic Committee spelled it out by requi...

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