How the World’s Top Athletes Prepare to Win
Thu Feb 05 2026
What’s the secret behind the Olympian Noah Lyles’s record-breaking sprints? How do star lucha libre wrestlers Persephone and La Catalina prepare their game face ahead of a match? And how does the FC Barcelona soccer player Jules Koundé achieve greatness through routine?
“Meeting the Moment” is a new documentary narrated by the basketball legend Sue Bird that follows four athletes as they prepare for a major sports competition, revealing how physical training, mental fortitude and self-care rituals make up their winning formula.
The Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles discusses mental health and confidence ahead of the 2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Oregon. Star luchadoras Persephone and La Catalina tackle the line between athleticism and performance in Mexico City while training for the CMLL Grand Prix de Amazonas. And the FC Barcelona soccer star Jules Koundé practices self-care and resilience while preparing for a Champions League match in Spain.
Watch the full “Meeting the Moment” film here:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQlAfk29Bhw
The New York Times website: https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/loreal-groupe/video/meeting-the-moment.html?utm_campaign=SCpost&utm_medium=SC
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What’s the secret behind the Olympian Noah Lyles’s record-breaking sprints? How do star lucha libre wrestlers Persephone and La Catalina prepare their game face ahead of a match? And how does the FC Barcelona soccer player Jules Koundé achieve greatness through routine? “Meeting the Moment” is a new documentary narrated by the basketball legend Sue Bird that follows four athletes as they prepare for a major sports competition, revealing how physical training, mental fortitude and self-care rituals make up their winning formula. The Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles discusses mental health and confidence ahead of the 2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Oregon. Star luchadoras Persephone and La Catalina tackle the line between athleticism and performance in Mexico City while training for the CMLL Grand Prix de Amazonas. And the FC Barcelona soccer star Jules Koundé practices self-care and resilience while preparing for a Champions League match in Spain. Watch the full “Meeting the Moment” film here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQlAfk29Bhw The New York Times website: https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/loreal-groupe/video/meeting-the-moment.html?utm_campaign=SCpost&utm_medium=SC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.