Australian Snowboarder Belle Brockhoff is at her first Olympics right now. She was out well before the Olympics and has already established herself as one of the more outspoken participants in the games. A prominent member of Athlete Ally, a non-profit that raises awareness about homophobia in sports, she’s hoping to medal for the sake of medaling obviously, but also to give herself a better podium to protest Russia’s gay propaganda law. Additionally, she’s part of the Principle 6 campaign that’s making waves in Sochi. Of over 3,000 athletes, Brockhoff is one of the 7 that were out before the games commenced. Danielle Warby was able to snag an interview with her before she left.
Keep up with Brockhoff in Sochi! She’s been keeping an active social media presence thus far. You can follow the results of her events on her Olympics profile and tune in to NBC on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3pm EST to catch the Snowboard Cross event.
With Anna Segal via Brockhoff’s twitter
Twitter: @bellebrockhoff
Instagram: @bellebrockhoff
My favorite part of this interview was when she didn’t know if she was in a relationship or not. This is some real lesbian shit.
That was totally my favourite part too.
Love your guide to gay olympians it’s so great to hear from them too. Also I have been proudly wearing my Principle 6 hat since I got it a few weeks back. Yey gay charity hat.
“trying to keep it simple… but that’s not working”
ha
She is great. Love her pounamu (Maori jade necklace).
Great interview!
Thanks Riese!
what is that squeaky sound in the back?
Birds! Even in the middle of Sydney, there are plenty.
She’s such a bad ass but all I can think about is how great her amazeballs athlete thighs would look in tiny shorts.
I have nothing productive to say, other than that women who can snowboard are hot.