Elite performers rarely start as child geniuses, study finds
New research reveals most world-class achievers peak later in life, not as child prodigies. Discover why a broad early focus is key to long-term success. Read the full analysis.
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Why child prodigies rarely become world-class performers
New research reveals early specialisation can limit long-term achievement. Discover why a broader, multi-disciplinary path is key to reaching peak performance.
Four-year-old maths prodigy wows Countdown, wins 30m fans
Acer Gibson, four, solves Channel 4's Countdown puzzles in seconds, impressing Rachel Riley. His viral videos have been watched over 30 million times. Discover the story of this young maths marvel.
Preschooler Acer Gibson, 4, Eyes Countdown Host Role
Acer Gibson, four, from Shepshed, stunned millions by solving Countdown puzzles in seconds. Host Rachel Riley has issued a challenge, recognising a future rival. Discover his incredible journey.
Three-year-old becomes youngest chess player with FIDE rating
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three years and seven months, makes chess history as the youngest player to secure an official FIDE rating. Discover his incredible journey and India's chess dominance.
Toddler, 3, is youngest rated chess player in history
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three, has made chess history as the youngest player to receive an official FIDE rating. Discover how he broke the record and his grandmaster ambitions.
Teen Star Yamal Makes Barcelona History in Champions League
16-year-old Lamine Yamal becomes youngest ever Barcelona goalscorer in Champions League during 3-2 victory over Club Brugge, cementing his status as football's next superstar.
Arsenal Teen Dowman Breaks Champions League Record
Arsenal's 16-year-old prodigy Max Dowman continues his remarkable rise, breaking another club record during the Gunners' Champions League clash against BATE Borisov. Discover how this teenage wonderkid is rewriting Arsenal's history books.
Barcelona's Yamal faces Messi's injury nightmare
Barcelona's rising star Lamine Yamal has been diagnosed with pubalgia, the same groin injury that plagued Lionel Messi during his early career, casting doubt on his immediate playing future.
F1 Prodigy's Tragic Fall: Racing Glory to Family Tragedy
Shocking true story reveals how a promising Formula One career ended in the ultimate family betrayal - a tale of pressure, fame and devastating consequences.
15-year-old Max Dowman makes Arsenal history as youngest starter
Teenage sensation Max Dowman becomes Arsenal's youngest-ever starter at just 15 years old, breaking records in a remarkable debut that signals a new era for the Gunners.
Arsenal Register Teen Sensation Harriman For Brighton
Exclusive: Arsenal have registered teenage sensation Andre Annous Harriman for their crucial Premier League clash against Brighton, with the 16-year-old winger tipped as the Gunners' next big star after dazzling academy performances.
Luke Littler denied nightclub entry after darts match
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler was refused entry to a Blackpool nightclub despite being the headline act at a major darts event happening at the same venue.
Arsenal teen Max Dowman signs first professional contract
Sixteen-year-old sensation Max Dowman commits future to Arsenal with first professional deal after stunning breakthrough season that caught Mikel Arteta's attention.
Xabi Alonso's Verdict on Barcelona Prodigy Lamine Yamal
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso delivers stunning praise for Barcelona's 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal following his El Clásico performance that left football world speechless.
Child's viral Ella Fitzgerald cover earns Grammy Museum invite
A heartwarming TikTok video of eight-year-old Joy's stunning Ella Fitzgerald performance has captured global attention, leading to a surprise Grammy Museum invitation and viral fame.
Arsenal's 16-year-old wonderkid Dowman wows Arteta
Exclusive look at 16-year-old midfield sensation Max Dowman, the teenage prodigy turning heads at Arsenal's London Colney training ground and earning rave reviews from Mikel Arteta's coaching staff.
Barcelona's Yamal refuses free autographs in business move
FC Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is making headlines for his controversial approach to fan interactions, refusing to sign autographs for free in what experts call a strategic career move.
Teen prodigy Luke Littler wins World Darts Championship
Teenage sensation Luke Littler stuns the darts world with an extraordinary World Championship win, cementing his status as darts' newest superstar.
O'Sullivan's bombshell advice to darts prodigy Littler
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan delivers bombshell guidance to teenage darts sensation Luke Littler, urging him to quit the sport to protect his mental health and longevity.
Barcelona fans confront Lamine Yamal's mother in restaurant
Exclusive: Barcelona supporters cause outrage after ambushing teenage sensation Lamine Yamal's mother during a family dinner, demanding photos and autographs in disturbing scenes.
11-year-old chess prodigy achieves grandmaster norm
Argentinian wonderkid Faustino Oro, dubbed 'chess Messi', makes history by achieving the grandmaster norm and surpassing 2500 Elo rating at just 11 years old during Barcelona tournament triumph.
Spurs lead £51m race for Brazilian wonderkid Estevão
Exclusive: Spurs emerge as frontrunners in £51m battle for Palmeiras wonderkid Willian Estevão, beating Chelsea and Liverpool to the teenage sensation's signature
Lamine Yamal's Father: 'My Son Is Best Player In World'
Mounir Nasraoui, father of Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, makes a bold claim about his 16-year-old son's status in world football following a meteoric rise for club and country.
Boxing prodigy, 21, found dead in suspected suicide
The British boxing world is in mourning after the sudden death of 21-year-old rising star Bradley Welsh. The talented prospect, tipped for future glory, was found dead in a suspected suicide, leaving the sporting community in shock.
Luke Littler, 17, reveals shock retirement plans
Darts sensation Luke Littler stuns fans by discussing retirement plans at just 17 years old. The teenage phenomenon reveals his unconventional career vision after taking the sport by storm.
Chess prodigy trapped in religious cult for a decade
The shocking true story of Danny Rensch, the American chess champion who vanished at the peak of his career only to be discovered a decade later, his genius suppressed by a controlling religious sect in a tale of manipulation and ultimate redemption.
Musical prodigy slain by father in mansion murder-suicide
A gifted young musician's life was brutally cut short in a suspected murder-suicide at a £1.5 million Surrey mansion. Her father, a respected doctor, is believed to have turned the family home into a scene of unimaginable tragedy.
Lyon academy teen, 13, charged with murder
A 13-year-old star footballer from Olympique Lyonnais's prestigious academy has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy in a brutal street fight, sending shockwaves through the world of football.
Snooker's Teen Sensation: Meet Stan Moody, the New Luke Littler
Meet 17-year-old snooker prodigy Stan Moody, who is being hailed as snooker's answer to darts sensation Luke Littler. From his historic World Championship debut to becoming the youngest professional on the circuit, discover how this Yorkshire teenager is
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