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Local USA Diving team physician talks preparation ahead of games in Rio de Janiero

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The start of 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero is right around the corner.

Before the games in Brazil get underway a local physician with the USA Diving team stopped by Daybreak.

Doctor David Harsha with Hendricks Regional Health talked about his preparations ahead of the games.

Dr. Harsha, who has been with USA Diving for six years, also discussed some of the challenges for himself and the work that goes into preparing the athletes in a foreign country.

He talked about what kind of equipment he’ll be taking with him to Brazil to monitor help monitor the athletes and also when he departs for Rio de Janiero.

To hear from Dr. Harsha about preparations for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, click on the video.