Homophobia is rife in Australian sport. Whether playing at the local park or representing their country, gay and lesbian athletes routinely hide their sexuality to avoid abuse while pursuing the sport they love. Sarah Dingle investigates how difficult it is to come out on the field.

Credits

Reporter

Sarah Dingle

Researcher

Lawrence Bull

Supervising Producer

Linda McGinness

Sound Engineer

Andrei Shabunov

Executive Producer

Chris Bullock