An Olympic champion once told his friend he was HIV positive on the steps of the Adelphi Hotel.
John Curry, known to many as Britain's skating golden boy, was in Liverpool performing in Cinderella, when he first disclosed his status.
While the recent Olympic Games held in Beijing had more than a handful of LGBTQ+ competitors, sport wasn’t always as inclusive as it is now. This coupled with the masculinity that was expected from John led him to live a troubled life.
