I've never been a big follower of the Olympics, much that I admire all the athletes who take part, but I'm getting tired of reading about Simone Biles and her mental health issues.
Having withdrawn from numerous events, which she puts down to her mental state, she's just pulled out of two more with all the world pouring sympathy and adoration on her in equal measure. It's almost like she's become a martyr and poster child for mental health in sport.
QuoteDisplay More"After the performance I did, I just didn't want to go on," she said.
"I have to focus on my mental health. I just think mental health is more prevalent in sports right now.
"We have to protect our minds and our bodies and not just go out and do what the world wants us to do.
"I don't trust myself as much anymore. Maybe it's getting older. There were a couple of days when everybody tweets you and you feel the weight of the world.
"We're not just athletes. We're people at the end of the day and sometimes you just have to step back.
"I didn't want to go out and do something stupid and get hurt. I feel like a lot of athletes speaking up has really helped.
In the old days we used to just say "I've lost my bottle (nerve)" then get over it and go home.
I wish she'd do the same.
