Some athletes repeatedly fail in competition in spite of good results during training (training champions). In contrast, some athletes are able not only to transfer their achievements from training to competition, but often surpass them and achieve even better competition results (competitor types). Other athletes are less consistent in the transfer of performance during training and competition (mixed types). The purpose of this study is to explore whether these three types of elite athletes differ in terms of self-concept, body-concept, and daily mood. Thirty-two athletes in artistic roller and figure skating participated in this study during the German National championships. Participants were German National champions, European and World champions as well as participants in the Olympic Games in Nagano (Japan) 1998 and in Salt Lake City (USA) 2002. Findings indicated that, compared to training champions, competitor types exhibited more positive self- and body-concept. Concerning mood, there were no differences among the three groups but changes over time were found. The results have implications for both training and selection of athletes for participation in highlight sports competitions.
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