Questions are being raised around whether enough mental health support is being given to high profile athletes.
Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore died suddenly on Monday.
New Zealand Olympic athletes and other team members who knew the 24-year-old are dealing with her death in MIQ.
Clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo told Mike Hosking something needs to change in the sport sector.
“I think we’re pushing people too hard without the right support behind them. Now, I get it, because elite sport is about performance when it matters. But I think, why can’t wellbeing be just as important as winning.”
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