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Should athletes abstain from sex?
The Newsroom actress Olivia Munn has opened sport’s old can of worms – should sex be banned around game day?
Appearing on US talkshow Watch What Happens Live, Munn was asked if she and boyfriend, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, had sex before kick-off.
“No we don’t. Not on game day," Munn said, "There’s not a rule, but it just doesn’t happen because there’s other things to focus on.”
It's an interesting idea that has been pondered by some of the greatest athletes.
Some Packers fans believe Munn has been a good luck charm for Rodgers. (AAP)
But she revealed the cause hadn't been in the bedroom. (Getty)
Munn's revelations echo those of some of sport's greatest. (Getty)
Runner Marty Liquori: "Sex makes you happy. Happy people do not run a 3:47 mile." (Getty)
Glenn Hoddle banned his side from sex durinng the 1998 World Cup. (AAP)
The team was knocked out at the round of 16 matches. (Getty)
Falling in the famous match against Argentina. (AAP)
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali never had sex before a fight. (AAP)
He ended his career with 56 wins from 61 bouts. (AAP)
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