This seemingly outlandish scene is not a hallucination, but a reflection of Lyles’s unique personality and his approach to competition. He’s not just a sprinter, he’s a cultural icon, a trendsetter, and a force of nature. Lyles’s journey to the top has been paved with both triumph and controversy.

Bro I was watching Tokyo Olympics and Payton Otterdahl from the USA for shot put made Franky’s pose He even screamed SUUUPEEERRR One Piece is truly an inspiration pic.twitter.com/763wK0ddJi — just another guy (@Justotherartguy) August 5, 2021 While physical conditioning is the primary goal of an Olympiad’s training, increasing attention is being given to the mental factors that allow an athlete to get the most out of their bodies. Sports psychology has been shown to produce a quantifiable increase in athletic performance, with one recent study finding that simply smiling before a race led to a 2.8 per cent drop in energy consumption. In the words of Dr Danielle Norenberg, head of psychology at the UK Sports Institute and resident psychologist at the Team GB headquarters in Paris, sports psychology aims to “create environments that promote psychological development and skills that assist athletes to perform optimally when it matters most.” Taking some time out of her jam-packed Olympic schedule, Dr Norenberg explains how she employs a range of psychological techniques with Team GB, including visualisation, thought management strategies and pre-performance routines. “I most often use an approach called acceptance commitment therapy, which helps athletes to identify their emotional fluctuations and commit to actions aligned with who they want to be, as opposed to being driven by the emotional sensation without awareness,” she tells Dazed. In short, she finds creative ways to keep athletes focused on success. “The use of metaphors can be a powerful way to create a consistent and controllable link to their method to perform optimally regardless of the situation,” Dr Norenberg continues. “Typical rituals might entail self-talk or the use of a phrase that is easily remembered, and epitomises how an athlete wants to perform.”

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