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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2026 · 59 MIN

My Double Life and Being True to Yourself - Mark Foster

from The Be Braver Podcast

Today's guest is a familiar face and voice... it's Mark Foster. Mark swam competitively for 22 years, winning World Championships and European Championships as well as breaking world records in his sprint distance.Mark's now a familiar pundit on BBC Sport, especially at Olympic time, where his partnerships with Clare Balding and Rebecca Adlington have been a real hit with TV viewers.He's also been a popular guest on things like Strictly, Master Chef and House of Games.The 5-time Olympian has just written a book - My Double Life. In the book and our chat he talks candidly about being openly gay and why it took him half a lifetime to come out.Mark reflects on the challenges he faced over 30 years before deciding to embrace his true self. It's all about bravery, vulnerability and the transformation achieved when you're true to yourself. It's a podcast full of warmth and humour from a man who was once the fastest swimmer on Earth.Please follow us on insta @bebraverpod

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