How Elite Athletes Handle Stressors Competitive sport, at its most fundamental level, places athletes in environments where demands are high, outcomes are uncertain, and the margin between performing well and falling short can feel razor-thin. Research suggests that stressors in sport affect approximately 91% of athletes to some degree[1]; yet the picture is more nuanced than that figure alone conveys. Around 25.5% of athletes report that stress hinders their performance thro
