The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Elite Swimmers and Water Polo Players: Lessons for the Future

• Main Authors: Georgios Marinos (Author), Dimitrios Lamprinos (Author), Michail Papapanou (Author), Anastasia Sofroni (Author), Anastasia Papaioannou (Author), Dionysios-Nikolaos Miletis (Author), Paraskevi Deligiorgi (Author), Kostas A. Papavassiliou (Author), Gerasimos Siasos (Author), Evangelos Oikonomou (Author), George Rachiotis (Author), Konstantinos Tsamakis (Author), Dimitrios Schizas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global daily life, including the world of elite athletes. This paper examines the multifaceted impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on elite swimmers and water polo athletes, specifically their mental health, their concerns over the virus, their intentions...