The day Gareth Thomas took on his haters and the Iron Man challenge - BBC

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Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas faces his hardest challenge yet. The night before his Iron Man race: a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle ride and a marathon run, he reveals he is HIV positive to the world.
Gareth Thomas lifts the lid on living with HIV. In an emotional and hard-hitting documentary he finally goes public about his condition and reveals how hiding the truth about his health left him feeling depressed and contemplating taking his own life.
Now he is on a journey to change perceptions about HIV by raising awareness, fighting prejudice and taking on the biggest physical challenge of his career - running the world’s toughest Iron Man.
Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me | BBC
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[@prasantasahu5274]

The true legend.... Inspiration for all human....

[@paulbarnhart210]

You are a legend 😍♥️

[@mikemiller519]

Absolute Legend!

[@mikemiller519]

@mike gallimore he is raising awareness

[@vikkijohnson2910]

This man is an inspiration to us. Not the man but the reaction that the people are having, cheered with him, this hoping for support

[@kuraqueen6593]

Awesome video, looking forward to many more years of your sporting achievements.

[@micheldesjardins1040]

Don't ever feel you have to hide these kind of things from the rugby community. Having grown up in this community I have seen one of the most accepting communities in life.

[@Candokettlebells]

Love you Gareth ❤

[@capedmarauder2055]

Well done Gareth! Massive respect to you 🙏

[@antonoat]

What an inspiration, Wales should be proud!

[@daviddyer2607]

Alfie, you ROCK, a true legend and the world loves you

[@josepsendrasendra9575]

Very handsome man

[@eunicesaiti]

Yes he is very handsome x

[@lovelyskull3483]

I love you Gareth. Your courage and integrity is magnificent.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Aaahhh... You are simply amazing Mr Thomas... 🇿🇦❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@tomcrookes4630]

What a legend

[@avrilbowler8755]

How brave! An honourable man. Thankfully, HIV treatment is so good nowadays, people with the virus can live a full life and have a normal life span. I wish him a very happy life.

[@josmith8205]

THANK YOU GARETH YOU GIVE ME HOPE

[@carolinbickley7846]

Wow what truly inspiring young man Gareth is. Well done 👍❤️

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

Oh yeah that's me in the yellow cap🤭👍😂😂😂😂😂

[@leslielenahan2619]

We love Gareth Thomas Welsh legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jacquelinefox4492]

I remember queuing up with my children in Cardiff to get your autograph. What a game you Welshies gave us. You had a shed load of stitches but you were amazing. XXXXXX

[@jshepard5840]

I didn't see one hater. Amazing support.

[@americarex4461]

What a badass. He can live the rest of his life as himself. Must be a huge weight off his shoulders. Happy for him.

[@1Kent]

And you're living it well buddy❤

[@supergustavus1]

Good on you - live your life to the fullest

[@adam1978ism]

Legend mate

[@robbyel3958]

Effing guy made me cry at work

[@heidistinton721]

This man so inspiring and by your bravery speaking out,your save life's of many who feel suicidal plus your inspire many as to never give up,and that's not even mentioning your career.many wonderful years where quality of life is full to the brim,God bless you and all others out there who suffer .amen x

[@gemmastaines5706]

Go get ‘em GT

[@fernandodiaz637]

CONGRATULATIONS THOMAS!!!!

[@mattnorthants77]

Bloody great time for first one and especially IM Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jerryjohns7358]

Keep strong. You’re an inspiration.

[@richardikin]

I have a lot of respect for this guy, and I wish him well.

[@priscillawilliams9499]

Mae Gymru tu ôl i ti/Wales is behind you. Meddwl amdanot/Thinking of you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Mike_5]

Man is a legend and role model to many facing up to his enemies who tried to (allegedly) blackmail him like a proper sportsman

[@Fcutdlady]

The only pepole he owed an explination to is friends and family. The general population has no buisness knowing.

[@jacquelinefox4492]

Alfie. Love you, mate.J.🦊😍

[@janhughes7786]

My grandson is called Alfie after you. A Welsh legend 🥰

[@melodymoon5768]

🥰😍😋😎

[@donaldtheodore4686]

He's gifted

[@donaldtheodore4686]

Hello Melody, how are you doing ? Hope you and your family are safe ?

[@editor7354]

The only gay person I’ll respect