Markus Thormeyer is a double Olympic swimmer, Commonwealth Games medallist, Pan-Am medallist — and one of Canada’s most inspirational LGBTQ+ athletes. After watching the London 2012 Games and wondering “why can’t that be me?”, Markus turned that dream into reality, competing at both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Before qualifying for his first Olympics, Markus came out to his teammates — a moment that he says unlocked his ability to reach the highest levels of elite sport. In this powerful and open conversation, Markus shares how authenticity, allyship and team support shaped his journey from young hopeful to international swimming star.

In this episode, we dive into:

• 🏅 How Markus discovered his passion for swimming
• 🌈 Why coming out allowed him to elevate his sport to the next level
• 🤝 The importance of allyship, inclusion and team culture
• 🗣️ His advice for LGBTQ+ athletes striving to be their authentic selves
• 🔥 His most memorable moments in the pool — from Commonwealth medals to making it one Olympic stage

If you love inspiring sporting stories, LGBTQ+ representation, and hearing from athletes at the top of their game, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

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