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Olympians’ Stumbles Under Pressure Stem From a Hard-Wired Human Trait, Scientists Discover

Few of us can imagine performing the feats of these athletes, but we can all relate to blowing a high-stakes moment. 

Ice skater Ilia Malinin falls during the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milan, February 13, 2026.
Ice skater Ilia Malinin falls during the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milan, February 13, 2026. AP/Natacha Pisarenko