Dear Olympic or Paralympic athlete:
Hi there. How’s the training going? Feeling good about your chances for a podium finish or a personal best in Rio?
I’m sure the last few weeks before a once-every-four-years competition must be a pressure-filled time. And I know a really unwelcome turn of events may be adding to your stress: Brazil’s Zika virus outbreak.
It makes perfect sense if Zika is weighing on your mind. This situation is new and scary, and the pictures of those babies in Brazil are heartbreaking.
If you’ve qualified for the Olympics or Paralympics, you’ve worked hard for the chance to compete for your country with the world’s best in your sport. But with professional golfers withdrawing almost daily, you may be wondering whether you should rethink your decision to go.
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