Athletes gearing up for the Paris Olympics have revealed the music that gets them pumped before competition. From R&B to rock, their warmup tracks cover a wide range of genres and eras. Laëtitia Guapo gets fired up with Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire,” while Team GB’s Rebecca McGowan prefers Panic! At The Disco and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Cuban refugee Jorge chooses Welshly Arms’ “Legendary” to power through his canoe sprints, while 100m gold medalist Marcell Jacobs opts for Italian rap to set the mood.
Breakdancer Logan Edra relies on old-school hip-hop, while hurdler Daniel Roberts turns to ’70s R&B. Sprinter Julien Alfred finds peace in modern gospel, and track star Andre De Grasse sticks to Canadian artists like Drake and The Weeknd. Taekwondo fighter Bradly Sinden gets pumped up with Kanye West’s “Stronger” before a big fight. These athletes all use music to get into the right headspace and prepare for their toughest competitions. As they gear up for the Paris showdown, their favorite tracks will be playing in their ears, motivating them to give their all on the field, track, or court.
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