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Olympic champion highlights importance of mental health

Ed Clancy (seated) with Phil Kelly and Phil Quirk of Pro Noctis human performance specialists

Ed Clancy visits Isle of Man

A three-time Olympic champion cyclist who visited the Isle of Man this week has highlighted the importance of mental health in professional sport.

Ed Clancy, who has been part of Team GB's gold-medal winning team pursuit squad at the last three Olympic Games, was on the Island as part of a scholarship programme for Manx athletes.

One of his teammates in 2012 was Manx cyclist Peter Kennaugh, who earlier this month announced he was taking a break from the sport, after 'many years of struggling on and off the bike'.

Clancy says the impact of mental health in sport can't be underestimated: (play audio)

He was brought to the Island by Pro Noctis, which supports Clancy and has announced the introduction of a new scholarship for young Manx sportspeople.

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