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John Curry: Floating on Ice

In 1976, John Curry became the Olympic, World and European champion in figure skating. But off the ice the impact his life had on sport and the LGBT+ community was even greater.

In 1976, John Curry became the Olympic, World and European champion in figure skating. Curry was a trailblazer on the ice, becoming the first male figure skater from Great Britain to win Olympic gold. But off the ice, through tragedy, love and controversy, the impact his life and career had on sport and the LGBT+ community was even greater. This is the story of John Curry.

23 minutes

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Tue 15 Feb 2022 08:30GMT

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