UChicago's Sian Beilock on athletes, choking and the Olympics

Sian Beilock, the Stella M. Rowley Professor in Psychology at the University of Chicago, discusses the pressure athletes face at the Olympics, and why some thrive while others choke. Beilock, author of "Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When You Have To," looks at the success of the U.S. women's gymnastics team on the world's biggest stage and how their strategies can translate to everyday life. ➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email [email protected].

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