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EPISODE · May 17, 2023 · 35 MIN

The One with Paul Poirier

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

Paul Poirier started skating when he was just a nipper – but while his brothers would chase an ice hockey puck, he would spin and be more creative.One he discovered figure skating – and particularly ice dance - he’d found his love, and his career in sport has been remarkable. It includes three Olympic Games, world championship bronze on two separate occasions and, in general, more medals and accolades than you can shake a stick at. Paul’s also gay and has spoken about his desire to be a role model to LGBTQ+ athletes, which is why we’re so delighted to get him onto the show to talk about his career and his journey, on and off the ice.This is a cracking conversation with a thoughtful, intelligent and passionate athlete that takes in all sorts of different things – from COVID to competing to coming out, and it’s an absolute gem of an episode that we think you’ll love. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @PaulDPoirier on Twitter / @pauldpoirier on Instagram WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

Paul Poirier started skating when he was just a nipper – but while his brothers would chase an ice hockey puck, he would spin and be more creative.One he discovered figure skating – and particularly ice dance - he’d found his love, and his career in sport has been remarkable. It includes three Olympic Games, world championship bronze on two separate occasions and, in general, more medals and accolades than you can shake a stick at. Paul’s also gay and has spoken about his desire to be a role model to LGBTQ+ athletes, which is why we’re so delighted to get him onto the show to talk about his career and his journey, on and off the ice.This is a cracking conversation with a thoughtful, intelligent and passionate athlete that takes in all sorts of different things – from COVID to competing to coming out, and it’s an absolute gem of an episode that we think you’ll love. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @PaulDPoirier on Twitter / @pauldpoirier on Instagram WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

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