Campbell Harrison, an openly gay Australian Olympian, has recently faced significant challenges on and off the climbing wall. Despite falling short of qualifying for the final in the men’s boulder and lead competition in Paris, Harrison has used his platform to make a powerful statement against homophobia in sports.
Last November, Harrison celebrated a significant milestone in his career—securing his place at the Olympic Games—with a heartfelt kiss shared with his boyfriend, Justin. However, the celebratory moment was marred by a wave of vicious homophobic trolling, sparked when the image was shared by the official Olympics social media accounts.
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