INTERVIEW: Dame Kelly Holmes on what advice she'd give to the athletes

The video provides advice to athletes participating in major competitions like the Olympics. It emphasizes the importance of appreciating the unique experience and support they receive, while also encouraging them to normalize the event as just another competition. This approach helps athletes manage nerves and perform at their best by focusing on their training and experience.

What is the first piece of advice given to athletes about their experience at the Games?

• To ignore the nerves and adrenaline

• To take in the experience as it will pass quickly

• To avoid interacting with other athletes

• To focus solely on winning

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of appreciating the support at the Games?

• Because it is a distraction

• Because it guarantees a win

• Because it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

• Because it is a common occurrence

How should athletes view the championship to perform at their best?

• As just another competition

• As a chance to socialize

• As an opportunity to relax

• As a unique and daunting challenge

What mindset should athletes adopt to handle the highs and lows of competition?

• To see it as a once-in-a-lifetime event

• To treat it as a regular part of their training

• To focus only on the highs

• To ignore the lows

What is the suggested approach for athletes to manage their nerves during the Games?

• To avoid thinking about the competition

• To pretend the nerves don't exist

• To view the Games as just another event

• To focus on the adrenaline