Full Version: Gareth Thomas - openly gay
Much Respect for Gareth Thomas.
Gareth Thomas on the Pink List that inspired him to come out.
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/comme...ar-2371386.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/comme...ar-2371386.html
Alfie retires from rugby because "I feel the challenge of something different excites me more than another year of rugby".
Wales coach Iestyn Harris says
Thomas has broken down the barrier to active pro athletes coming out as gay for the 21st century, after being one of the best - perhaps THE best in some ways - in the game for years. There are few who can match such achievements. I hope he will inspire athletes as well as every kid who lives in fear.
Wales coach Iestyn Harris says
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"I've worked with Gareth for just under two years and the work and desire that he put into his transition from union to league was a testament to his supreme professionalism.
"Even though he switched at a mature age his enthusiasm for information made his switch a huge success.
"Gareth's honesty and reasoning behind his decision were unselfish, it would have been easy for him to play the Wales internationals for his personal gain but he didn't want to take an opportunity off somebody else in our squad.
"I'm sure Alfie will be a huge success in whatever comes next in his life's journey, he certainly has the best wishes of myself and everybody involved in Wales Rugby League."
"Even though he switched at a mature age his enthusiasm for information made his switch a huge success.
"Gareth's honesty and reasoning behind his decision were unselfish, it would have been easy for him to play the Wales internationals for his personal gain but he didn't want to take an opportunity off somebody else in our squad.
"I'm sure Alfie will be a huge success in whatever comes next in his life's journey, he certainly has the best wishes of myself and everybody involved in Wales Rugby League."
Thomas has broken down the barrier to active pro athletes coming out as gay for the 21st century, after being one of the best - perhaps THE best in some ways - in the game for years. There are few who can match such achievements. I hope he will inspire athletes as well as every kid who lives in fear.
Gareth Thomas is on the OUT 100 list.
A speech and interview with Thomas that is well worth the hour and a quarter to watch.
It is difficult to imagine how any actor could portray such a multifaceted person.
It is difficult to imagine how any actor could portray such a multifaceted person.
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