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10,000-Hour Rule Debunked
- The 10,000-hour rule, popularized by Malcolm Gladwell, doesn't hold up for elite athletes.
- Studies show athletes reach top levels with significantly less practice, sometimes half the suggested time.
Donald Thomas' Rapid Rise
- High jumper Donald Thomas achieved world-class success within 16 months of starting.
- He won gold at the World Championships despite unconventional techniques and attire.
Childhood Trauma and Elite Performance
- A study by UK Sport found a link between childhood trauma and super-elite athletes.
- All 16 super-elite athletes studied experienced significant childhood adversity, compared to only a quarter of elite athletes.