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Exploring the top figure skater s psychological strengths reflected on the pathway to the Olympics Sang-hyun Kwon 1, Jaesub Choi 1 *, & Jungtaek Shin 2 1 Yonsei University & 2 Dongeui University [Purpose] [Methods] [Results] [Conclusion] Key words:

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Fig. 1. The contextual psychological factors of Yuna Kim leading to the Olympic gold medal

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Appendix 1. Results of the study General Dimensions Higher Order Theme 1 st Order Theme Social/ External Factors Social Support Velcro Relationship Family members Coaches Support Staff Fans Personality Traits Insensitivity Simple Thoughts Adaptive Perfectionism Personal/ Psychological Trait Confidence Previous Achievement Belief in Herself and Quality Practice Feeling of Being Ready Motivation A Sense of Rivalry and Competitiveness Pursuing Her Personal Goal and Standards, not Others Task Orientation Approaching Motivation Coping Strategies Detached Coping Distancing from Pressure and Expectations Not Giving Special Meanings to Olympics Maintaining Focus on Herself Letting God Decide Who Wins Resilience Not Being Overwhelmed by the Situation Injury Management and Recovery Flow Not Being Able to Feel Pain, Listen and Remember During the Performance Automated Performance As the Music Goes, Body Moves Peak Performance State of Being Mindful Absence of Controlling Performance and Situation Not Eaten Up by Jinxes Strong Self Belief Meta-cognition