Paralympics: Phoebe Paterson Pine speaks of mental health battle on route to gold

Gold medalist Phoebe Paterson Pine describes how she has managed to overcome mental health challenges to secure archery success.

The 23-year-old claimed victory yesterday in the women’s Individual Compound event at the Yumenoshima Final Field.

In the run-up to the games, Paterson Pine was sometimes unable to get out of bed while suffering from depression and anxiety,

The Gloucestershire-born athlete said she received professional help to facilitate her recovery during the pandemic.

"I'm glad I did because I don't think I would be here if I hadn't, so I'm incredibly grateful for that," Paterson Pine added.