Victory stance may be a universal gesture of triumph, not pride

Monday, July 16, 2012 - 15:00 in Psychology & Sociology

When Olympic athletes throw up their arms, clench their fists and grimace after a win, they are displaying triumph through a gesture that is the same across cultures, a new study suggests. New findings suggest this victory pose signals feelings of triumph, challenging previous research that labeled the expression pride.

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