Tag: World Champion
Welsh world champion hurdler Colin Jackson comes out as gay
Jackson on his family support: 'I've got the best parents'
World champion sprinting and hurdling athlete Colin Jackson casually came out as gay yesterday (27 August).
He revealed his sexuality in a clip on Swedish television promoting the series Rainbow Heroes.
On why he waited to reveal his sexuality, he said: ‘The way you asked me, it was a whole storytelling kind of thing and you were just interested in the way it affected me sports-wise, emotionally-wise and my preparation.
‘I think lots...
Dustin Lance Black shares emotional tribute to World Champion husband Tom Daley
Dustin Lance Black says he “couldn’t be prouder” of his husband Tom Daley.
The diving superstar won gold in the 10m platform at the World Championships in Budapest over the weekend, with a score of 590.95 beating Olympic champion Chen Aisen of China who scored 585.25.
His big win came after a heartbreaking performance at the Rio Olympics last year, where Tom was knocked out in the semi-finals – but now he’s moving onwards and upwards.
And one person who’s even more...
