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Daniel Kowalski, Melbourne

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...

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJulie McDonald

He still looks hot in speedos too I reckon

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterKleiny

I'm proud of you Daniel!!

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterBrian Olver

Well done mate, big step, but you won't look back!

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterDavid Boothey

Congratulations! Honouring the self can be the hardest but most liberating thing!

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterMH

Congrats, Dan! We love you exactly as you are:) Ashlee

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterAshlee Linck

The Kowalski 'Love Bus' just keeps on rollin

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterEsky

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 :-)

June 10, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJanelle Elford

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....!

June 11, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJohn

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!!

June 14, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterAnother Swimmer

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.

June 14, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJon

hey dan it is good that you are going out there

June 21, 2020 | Unregistered Commenterjummy

Good on you, Daniel. I've always admired you as a swimmer and now we can all admire you for your innate courage. Bravo!

June 23, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterPhilK

THis is awesome!

January 25, 2021 | Unregistered CommenterGhassan

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