I weigh on shoulders yet remain invisible, my influence can break or build champions. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: expert
Hint: Consider what drives athletes but isn't physical.
Answer
Expectations
Explanation
Expectations from fans, coaches, and self can significantly impact an athlete's performance and mental state.
This is a expert sports riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is Expectations.
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