14 olympic athletes on how to manage nerves before a competition

There are different approaches to managing your nerves before a competition, as we will hear from some of the best athletes on the planet.

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14- Michael Phelps

13- Usain Bolt
12- Serena Williams

11- Wayde Van Niekerk

10- Ashton Eaton

9- Michael Jordan

8- Katie Ledecky

7- Nadia Comaneci

6- Allysson Felix

5- Roger Federer

4- Mo Farah

3- Cristiano Ronaldo

2- Rafa Nadal

1- Muhammad Ali

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[Dengkyy]

1 week before my first-ever boxing fight I was anxious and continue to be so as fight day approaches. This video has helped me a lot. It made me focus on the things that I SHOULD DO rather than the things that MIGHT GO WRONG. I trusted my training, constantly reminded my self that I belong in the competition that I participated in. 3 days ago was the fight day and no pressure or nerves struck me. I was cold as a mofo and I knew that I had that moment.

I won via unanimous decision as an underdog and even scored a knockdown.

The more we prepare, the more confident we get. Remember your worth!

Thank you so much for this video!🥊

[nikab]

I’m a rhythmic gymnast and I have a competition today, I advise everyone to turn your nervousness into energy by making yourself feel excited about the competition. Good luck!

[shannentan]

Thank you so much for this video! Its timing was perfect! I'm a swimmer, and I've been training so hard for the past few months for a meet I had a few days ago. I've been beating everyone in my team most of the time. However, when it came to the meet, I was nervous. My teammates beat me, even though they put less work than me. I was so far from the times I was expected to get. So, I've been trying to figure out how to change my mindset for future meets and I just happened to stumble upon this video! I learned that I needed confidence. Even though I was the most prepared for the meet, I didn't trust my training, therefore I failed. Thank you so much for helping me realize this!

[monstermilkshake]

I am a swimmer and I have a competition 10/6/19 and I’m actually nervous but I’ll be positive and do my best this also helped me 😉😊

[DinaElAssaad-ciux]

Thank you for this video I have a tennis competition tonight and I was kind of nervous searching what to do to cope with it now I am less nervous again thanks

[nathanrevell]

I have a fight tonight, and the only thing I have left to do in preparation is come over my nerves. Wish me luck lol

[GenjiDoesArsenal]

I’m a martial artist and the camaraderie between members of a dojo’s community is incredible, so there’s huge pressure at tournaments to do well for both yourself and often even more importantly your dojo, I think this will help me a lot :)

[charlotteskupin]

Thanks for this! I have a meet tomorrow and Sunday!

[giansampaoli]

This is just amazing. It must go viral

[JacobCapablanca]

I’ve got a Calisthenics competition in 2 weeks & I’ve felt my heart race every time I think about it & visualise everything.

The one thing that stuck out to me with these quotes is having Confidence in your Preparation. The hours & hours of graft put towards refining your craft will empower you once you’re in the moment & zone.

While at the same time, having your former self as your biggest competitor - cause at the end of the day, if you’ve improved from last year or last week, you’re winning the real competition.

Pray for me & wish me luck 😤🥵
These drawings are insane btw 🤯

[mushroom]

Thank you so much. I have a bike race tomorrow and I needed this

[Angreyelmo]

I have a swim meet on Saturday, and I’ve just come back from glandular fever a few months ago. I feel stronger than ever however very anxious. This has helped a lot!

[damianswieboda]

Im swimming for 4 months, your films are helpful, thank you so much for your job.

[Hardenduroacademy]

National extreme enduro coming up with a few other series’s going to try this thanks 🤙🏼😎

[Evan_]

I have a hockey game tonight and I always get really nervous and this video definitely helped me

[chaosknighthd]

Everyday is a competition with myself. I must develop myself like these athletes if I’m going to take my dreams to the top. Powerful words

[syahmiazizee]

i play ultimate frisbee with my team and everytime i go against a strong team in tournaments, my heart sinks, i become weaker, and i get exhausted immediately. i hate this feeling. but thank you for this, i will try my absolute best

[soccerstar]

I have my first major darts competition tomorrow and I’m nervous, but this has been helpful, hopefully I will be able to stay present went the clutch moments come and stay relaxed… ❤

[kristupasjur]

Have been waited this video. Hope these methods will help me to concetrate, manage my mind in competitions!

[esraaal-rashed]

Love sports psychology, such an inspiring reminder to stay confident, thank u❤