Are Elite Athletes Sacrificing Their Wellbeing for Performance? — with Mohamed Romdhani - Evidence Strong

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How does sleep quality affect mental health and quality of life in elite athletes? Dr. Mohamed Romdhani discusses his research study of 118 elite athletes.

Mohamed Romdhani has a Ph.D. in Sport Sciences from the University of Manouba, Tunisia (2019), with several teaching and research experiences in France and Tunisia (2019–2026). He now holds a position as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology at the Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Tunisia. He is affiliated with the Research Unit of the National Observatory of Sport and the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory at Paris Nanterre University, France, and his research focuses on the bidirectional relationship between sleep and athletic performance to help athletes and coaches optimize performance, recovery, and long-term well-being.

Original research paper:

Romdhani M, Bentouati E, Abid R, Moussa-Chamari I, Chamari K, Saad HB, Driss T, Souissi N. Reciprocal relationships between sleep quality, mental health and the quality of life in elite athletes: A pilot study. Biology of Sport. 2025 Sep 9;43(1):267-79.

https://www.termedia.pl/Reciprocal-relationships-between-sleep-quality-mental-health-and-the-quality-of-life-in-elite-athletes-A-pilot-study,78,56666,0,1.html

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