'It's homophobes and bigots that should feel unwelcome in sport. Not me.' Olympic climber Campbell Harrison kissed his boyfriend in response to homophobic attacks.
You're on the list! Expect to receive your first email very soon!shared a tender moment with his significant other after qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics in November 2023. The image made his orientation public and prompted trolls to bully him during his participation in the event.Olympic climber Campbell Harrison faced homophobic comments after a viral photo of him kissing his boyfriend during the event.
Having failed to advance to the finals of the climbing and lead competition due to finishing in 19th place on Tuesday , the athlete took to social media to vent his frustrations not only with the result but also with the harassment he has had to endure over the past weeks. “A kind and dignified response – you should be proud! Looking forward to a time where we don’t need to have this conversation,” wrote another.
“That’s the biggest thing that people are finally starting to see, that despite the nonsense that goes on in some men’s locker rooms, it doesn’t reflect an actual level of acceptance. The level of acceptance is higher than what they think,” he stated.I am employed as a Visual Editor in the news team. I make sure you have the best pictures near the most interesting text.
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