It was the story that rocked the Olympics: gymnastics icon Simone Biles stepping away from the canvas to focus on her mental health. But has the American’s honesty given more sports stars the courage to speak out on a subject that had long seemed taboo? With both cricketer Ben Stokes and swimmer Adam Peaty taking time off for their mental wellbeing, we're joined by sports psychologist Dr Martin Turner to discuss the methods he uses to help sports stars cope with acute pressure and adversity. We hear from a former teammate of Biles on the unique demands of gymnastics and we bring you a moving interview with British diving medallist Jack Laugher, who reveals the mental anguish that nearly made him quit the sport.

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