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The One with John Dickinson-Lilley

The One with John Dickinson-Lilley

FromThe LGBT Sport Podcast


The One with John Dickinson-Lilley

FromThe LGBT Sport Podcast

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On paper, the odds were stacked against John Dickinson-Lilley becoming an elite para-athlete.

From a non-sporty family and told he needed to lose a significant amount of weight to make it to the very top, John put in the hard work to become the UK's leading blind skier, winning British and European titles along the way.

But as the only gay person on the circuit, life as an elite athlete was often lonely - and it's something John talks about eloquently and openly in this powerful episode.

Also on the agenda - how taking a chance got him into sport; how he coped with retirement; and whether he sees himself as a role model.

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Released:
Jun 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Taking a look at LGBTQ+ issues in sport. Hosted by Jack Murley, BBC Radio Cornwall.