Sonia O'Sullivan on Simone Biles's decision to put mental health before sport

<p>Olympic silver medalist Sonia O'Sullivan and sports writer Malachy Clerkin talk to our producer Jennifer Ryan about the decision by US superstar gymnast Simone Biles not to compete in the team event this week.</p><p><br></p><p>Biles explained she decided to drop out because of incapacitating anxiety that she said could jeopardise her own health while attempting difficult moves, and also her teammates's chance of winning a medal.</p><p><br></p><p>She is just latest athlete to speak out about the issue, but with Biles the biggest name coming into these Games, her decision is sure to put the spotlight firmly on mental health in sport.</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>