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Opinion
Shana Kemp, Angela Spence and Matt Driller
As the Games approach, jetlag, unfamiliar sleeping arrangements and stress can all affect the performance of elite competitors
Mon 22 Jul 2024 11.00 EDT
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will unite the world’s best athletes, each facing unique challenges in their quest for gold. While the world marvels at the superhuman feats, few recognise that a critical component of their success is something we all share: sleep. Before athletes hit the field, track, or pool, it’s in the quiet darkness of the night where sleep becomes their ultimate performance-enhancing tool. We all…