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Malevolent traits may be important for athletic success – study

Source: PA Archive

With the Olympics due to start next month, the world’s attention will once again turn to the physical performance of elite athletes, but some of the personality traits that could be key for success may not be what you expect.

New research suggests that being self-centred, ruthless and manipulative may help elite athletes achieve glory.

In other words, characteristics that might

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