Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas talks to BBC about why he decided to come out publicly as a gay man

I’m so impressed with Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas coming out so publicly in recent days. Can you think of a single male athlete – in a team sport – who has come out during their playing days?

He’s not only helping himself, but he’s helping other closeted athletes and young gay kids who look up to them. Here is a link to an interview Gareth has done with the BBC.