Fans bring most sporting events to life


Filling up the stands: Thousands of cardboards with photos of Borussia Moenchengladbach fans are displayed on the stands at the stadium. — AP

ATHLETES feed off the roar from the stands.

The effect a crowd can have on their performance has been well documented. So what happens when they are no longer present?

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