The Trajectory of Female Weightlifting Athlete to Win Olympic Medals ～ A case of London Olympic ～

Abstract

In this report, we focus on the case of an Olympic medalist in women's weightlifting competition, and report on the circumstances that led to her winning an Olympic medal in terms of her performance, mindset, and relationship with her coach. The subjects were athletes who won medals at the London Olympic Games and her coach. The analysis used a semi-structured interview and a trajectory equifinality model. As a result, it was suggested that the attitude that can create a relaxed state in a nervousness may have been a factor in winning medals at international competitions.