Mind over matter for Olympic athletes

30/04/12 15:07 CET

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These British rowers are fighting for a place in the biggest sporting competition of them all; the Olympic Games.

They must be in peak condition physically but equally strong mentally, especially for an endurance sport like rowing.

More about: Health, London, Olympic Games 2012

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