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If you've tuned into the Olympics, or any big sporting event, you've probably heard that the athletes are "struggling under pressure".

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By Rania Yallop

Presented by Tia Ardha

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If you've tuned into the Olympics, or any big sporting event, you've probably heard that the athletes are "struggling under pressure".

But what does that mean, and how can pressure impact performance?

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