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That Laid-Back Vibe
The Olympics are a pressure cooker — a once-every-four-years opportunity for athletes to leave their mark on history. But for a handful of elite competitors, even an Olympic final can’t shake their sense of calm. Whether it’s Simone Biles yawning ahead of a key routine or a Turkish shooter scoring silver while dressed for the mall, these athletes’ ability to keep their chill in the most intense moments has captured the imaginations of social media users in China, who are praising their 松弛感” (sōng chí gǎn, or “laid-back vibes”). Perhaps there’s no greater skill than making the impossible seem easy.
Aug 05, 2024










