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New study. Olympic athletes. Post-COVID outcomes. Researchers tracked 65 Olympic-caliber athletes from Germany’s National Olympic Training Center — not weekend warriors, but elite professionals at the top of their sport. Here’s what they found after confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections: Infection rates were ~11%, regardless of contact vs non-contact sport 37% had symptoms lasting over 4 weeks Over half paused training for 4–8 weeks At 4 months post-infection: 40% still reported reduced performance 64% had ongoing limitations in sports participation Lingering issues: mental/physical fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle/joint pain Let that sink in. Four months later — despite being cleared, testing negative, and following elite recovery protocols — nearly 2 out of 3 hadn’t returned to full capacity. This isn’t about “mild” disease. It’s not about testing positive or negative. It’s about the psychophysiological toll that can derail even the fittest bodies on the planet. If Olympians need careful, stepwise return-to-play protocols… What does that say about the rest of us? Source: https://t.co/kalXWz2hc0