Why Harry Garside defies sporting stereotypes
Update: 2024-02-03
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Harry Garside surged into the public consciousness at the Tokyo Olympics. He won a lightweight bronze boxing medal, Australia's first for 33 years, and now he's chasing gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
But he's not your average jock.
In this episode, Harry Garside and his mum Kate, tell Neil Mitchell why:
- Fame is a blessing and a curse
- He loves to wear dresses and pain his nail
- Harry got into mischief as a kid
- Kate's cancer diagnosis brought their family closer together
- Withdrawn domestic violence charges drove Harry to an incredibly dark place
- Writing poetry helps Harry make sense of it all
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