Outsports Radio

Martha McCabe swam for Team Canada in two Summer Olympic Games, finishing as high as fifth in one event. She talks with us about being so focused on her sport that she didn't even realize her true sexual orientation until after she retired. Plus she talks about the importance of role models in her sport, which opens an entire conversation about the importance of LGBT people coming out in every sport, as well as what she's learned since coming out. Like virtually every athlete, she's received far more acceptance than she anticipated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices