# The Science Behind Elite Athletic Performance

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Podcast: [This Week in Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-business-428702)
Published: 2026-06-10T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/podcast/this-week-in-business/the-science-behind-elite-athletic-performance/
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## Resource

Michael Platt, Wharton Professor of Marketing, Psychology & Neuroscience, discusses his research on brain-based performance metrics, explaining how focus, confidence, and mental fatigue can be measured to improve athlete selection, training, and development, while also revealing applications for business leadership, cybersecurity, and other high-pressure professions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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