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Athletes’ Pursuit of Perfection Takes a Toll

Press Release

Elite athletes strive for perfection, including athletes who admit to doping.

“Our survey conducted with The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) showed that elite athletes are under a tremendous amount of pressure to perform physically, but behind their performances are people with complex emotions and expectations.”

Ann Kearns Davoren

Senior Research Scientist

“Our survey conducted with The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) showed that elite athletes are under a tremendous amount of pressure to perform physically, but behind their performances are people with complex emotions and expectations.”



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