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What was the main reason cited by Dr Maxim Titorenko for Russia's poor performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

  • Lack of funding

  • Poor training facilities

  • Psychological factors

  • Injuries

Answer

Dr Maxim Titorenko, a Russian psychoanalyst and anthropologist, cited psychological factors as the main reason for Russia's poor performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He believed that by receiving advance rewards from the government, the athletes lost their psychological incentive for further achievements.
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