Thursday, June 10, 2020 at 1:39PM
Daniel Kowalski, Melbourne
Former Australian Olympic gold medal swimmer.
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Former Australian Olympic gold medal swimmer.
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Reader Comments (14)
Hey Dan, we all love you so much. You are an amazing person. I'm very proud of you...
He still looks hot in speedos too I reckon
I'm proud of you Daniel!!
Well done mate, big step, but you won't look back!
Congratulations! Honouring the self can be the hardest but most liberating thing!
Congrats, Dan! We love you exactly as you are:) Ashlee
The Kowalski 'Love Bus' just keeps on rollin
Hey Dan congrats mate, you are who you are and if people don't like it then too bad. Don't ever look for understanding just know there is acceptance. Be proud of yourself :-)
Hiya Daniel, you should be proud mate..
I did the same at 42 yrs old - my three kids all live with and love me and the younger ones are even in the pictures on here.
THAT'S what "pride" is about for me....!
Hallelujah Daniel,
I was training at Miami Pool a few years back when you were recovering from shoulder surgery, and I had a feeling you were struggling to come out.
Excellent news mate, I bet you can breathe easier now.. phew!!
Good work mate, it's the most liberating thing I've ever done and I'm sure you must feel the same. Life's too short to worry about something as socially irrelevant as sexuality - particularly as seen by others. Personally, I'm convinced that the harshest critic is the self.
hey dan it is good that you are going out there
Good on you, Daniel. I've always admired you as a swimmer and now we can all admire you for your innate courage. Bravo!
THis is awesome!