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Canadian Soccer Star Quinn Becomes First Openly Trans, Nonbinary Olympic Medalist
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another first for the soccer finals.In an interview with CBC Sports earlier this week, Quinn expressed their pride in getting to be a role model for young people. “Athletics is the most exciting part of my life and it brings me the most joy,” Quinn, who goes by one name, said. “If I can allow kids to play the sports they love, that’s my legacy and that’s what I’m here for.” Quinn played for Canada in the Rio Games in 2016, where the team won bronze.
But they did not come out publicly with their identities until last September, despite having been out in their personal life for years.They opened up about the mixed feelings of being the “first” on Instagram last month.“First openly trans Olympian to compete.
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Channel 4 issues apology after broadcasting seven-letter gay slur on Countdown
Channel 4 has offered an apology after broadcasting a seven-letter gay slur on word-based quiz show Countdown.Fans were left wondering why the slur hadn’t been left on the cutting room floor, and questioned why bosses allowed the word "p*****r" to air in the final edit.Contestants in the show were handed the letters AOOEDRPFT with which to make words from.And player Matt Gould came up with the offensive word - though later apologised for his part in the controversy.Matt, from Whitley Bay, said: "I apologise for my part in this.
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