The Elite Sleep Scandal: What Top Athletes Won't Tell You About Getting a Good Night's Rest Recent interviews with top athletes like Katarina Johnson Thompson and Adam Peaty have shed light on their secret sleep routines, but beneath the surface lies a complex narrative about the pressures of elite competition.
As we gaze enviously at these superhumans' ability to perform under extreme conditions, it's time to confront the reality that even they can't escape poor sleep.
Johnson Thompson advocates for 10 11 hours of sleep per night before big competitions, not just as a personal preference but a tactical decision aimed at optimizing her performance.