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That year in Barcelona, the American, a certain Quincy Watts, broke the world record in the men’s 400m. “It was a revelation. I, who had always won through struggle, promised myself I would win my next battles like him, with joy and enthusiasm.

— Marie-José Pérec

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I used to go there to fish for crayfish; those are happy memories. My heart calmed down instantly. I didn't know it yet, but I was practicing visualization.

It's undeniable, mental preparation is just as important as physical training.

An athlete first and foremost needs to feel enjoyment and support.

I didn't know how to express myself very well in public and I withdrew into myself. I always told myself: don't say anything, just run, your victories will speak for you.

I was like a tiny ant, crushed under the weight of all that fervor. You know you're physically prepared, but when your legs are trembling, you have to talk to your brain.

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