Well, having a pint is not going to stop you from winning…
“Well, having a pint is not going to stop you from winning a gold medal, but for me the question was 'is this going to help me win a gold medal?' if the answer was no, I'd cut it.”
About This Quote
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Alcohol can impair performance, so athletes should avoid it if it doesn’t aid their goals.
In simple terms: Drinking may hurt sports success.
Skip drinks that don’t help you win.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- training
- competition
- nutrition
- recovery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is occasional drinking ever beneficial for performance?
- How do you balance social drinking with elite training?
Athletes may still succeed despite occasional drinking.