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Charlotte Worthington Misses BMX Freestyle Finals at Paris Olympics

The defending gold medalist opens up about her struggles with mental health and the 'twisties' phenomenon.

  • Worthington finished 11th in the qualifying round, failing to advance to the finals.
  • She has been candid about her mental health challenges and the impact of the 'twisties'.
  • The 'twisties' cause a disconnect between body and mind, affecting performance.
  • Worthington took a break from competition last year to focus on her mental well-being.
  • Kieran Reilly and Hannah Roberts topped the men's and women's qualifiers, respectively.
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