Cross-country runners often run faster when they are surrounded by other runners and cheering spectators than when they are on solo training runs. This improved performance in the presence of others is known as:

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Social facilitation is the tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone. Specifically, it refers to the enhancement of performance when performing tasks in front of an audience or with others, which explains why runners may perform better surrounded by competitors and spectators.

Cross-Country Runners Often Run Faster When They Are Surrounded by Other