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Kate Campbell's Olympic Choke
- Swimmer Kate Campbell, despite breaking a world record, choked at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- A flinch before the starting gun led to panic, disrupting her race plan and resulting in sixth place.
Sian Beilock's Soccer Goalie Choke
- Sian Beilock discusses her high school soccer goalie experience where she choked under the national coach's observation.
- Her hyper-awareness caused her to miss an easy shot, highlighting how pressure affects performance.
Sian Beilock's Chemistry Test Choke
- Sian Beilock recounts choking on a freshman chemistry test, receiving the lowest score.
- This experience, and the conversation with her mother that followed, sparked her interest in the psychology of choking.