Rory McIlroy withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika virus fears

The golfer said his health and his family's health come before anything else

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GolferRory McIlroy has announced that he will not compete for Ireland at the Rio Olympics this summer because of the threat of the Zika virus.

"After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for this summer's Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero,"the four-time Major winner said in a statement.

"After speaking with those closest to me, I've come to realise that my health and my family's health ...