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World Service,06 Jul 2021,40 mins

Rugby star Gareth Thomas: Strong, vulnerable and HIV+

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Gareth Thomas is one of the most successful and famous Welsh rugby players of all time. He's also celebrated for being the first rugby player in the world to come out as gay. But when he was diagnosed with HIV, he was wracked with fear because of the stigma the condition carries. He started telling a few people close to him about his HIV status, but one of his confidants started blackmailing him. Gareth decided to take matters into his own hands and reveal his secret in a very public way. He's written a book called Stronger. Get in touch: [email protected] Picture: Gareth Thomas of Wales passes the ball during an RBS Six Nations Championship match in 2006 Credit: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

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