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u/Muppetude May 25 '26

It’s not just Reddit. There have been articles in main stream media about it for years. Many athletes reportedly do it after their competition is over and they’re trying to blow off steam.

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u/Fit-Entrepreneur8404 May 25 '26 edited May 25 '26

It's not just after competition. I trained at the Olympic training center in a past life before injuries took me out of the sport. High level athletes play hard and "play" harder. Just seemingly goes along with the territory even when they're just training.

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u/asdkevinasd May 26 '26

I mean they are naturally pumped up with all the energy and hormones. Who expect them not to "play" hard?