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Too tall, too short, too big: Athletes breaking body stereotypes

For most sports there is an "ideal" size and shape, but being an outlier doesn't mean an athlete can't be successful

The pressure of being a college athlete creates an environment where added stress and lack of resources leaves athletes in the dark

A new study shows that hitters with a "good eye" are actually better at the plate, avoiding pitches outside of the strike zone

Athletes, event planners and fans are being impacted by climate change

A chronic illness like diabetes, lupus or Crohn's disease doesn't mean an end to a career for athletes

The ban is an attempt to end state-sponsored doping, allowing "clean" athletes to compete under a neutral flag

Adaptive products including cleats, shirts and pants for active consumers allow functional accessibility for all

Performance enhancing drugs may have a permanent effect on the body, tainting the purity of an athlete for the remainder of their careers

Excess vitamin D can actually diminish bone health, which is important for athletes

Dedicated studies on post-partum competition of elite athletes could eliminate stigma, enhance training and create a less-stressful return to play.

In an effort to step up detection of performance enhancing drug use, the IOC will develop a test looking at genetic changes in athletes

As athletes look for an edge in recovery experts disagree on the effectiveness of cryotherapy as a restorative treatment post workout