The married 35-year-old Cardiff Blues player, who in 2007 became the first ever Welshman to win 100 caps for his country, admitted he had been suicidal at times as he hid his sexuality from his. The former Lions captain considered 'driving after a cliff' after the diagnosis Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Earlier he finished a 2.3 mile swim in the event which started at 7am on Sunday morning. Since going public with the news on Sunday, he has been praised for his bravery by admirers including Princes William and Harry. 'He wants everyone to know that HIV shouldn't stop you doing anything you want to. In 2017 he made a TV documentary called Gareth Thomas v Homophobia challenging gay taunts used by soccer fans at Premiership matches. He began his sporting career with his native Bridgend in 1994, staying there for three years. The 45-year-old was cheered on by the crowds as he managed to finish the mammoth Ironman Wales challenge in 12 hours, 18 minutes and 29 seconds, coming 413th out of 2,039 participants. Because it's mine to tell. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. He explained it was no different to taking daily diabetes medication every day. On how much science had improved treatment, he said: You take a tablet for diabetes or blood pressure but because we deem this so serious, as HIV, nobody can really believe you take one tablet and you lead a normal, healthy, happy life and my husband is not at risk of contracting HIV and hes HIV negative. Last November Thomas was the victim of an homophobic attack while out with friends in Cardiff City Centre. Gareth Thomas with his husband Stephen on Sunday Credit: Alamy Live News. I was in a dark place, feeling suicidal. Gareth Thomas has revealed he married husband Stephen nearly three years ago, as he told the world of his HIV diagnosis. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He said: "I think if you went out on the street right now and told 10 people you have HIV, 50 per cent of them would be scared youre going to give it to them. Thomas has reduced his illness to an undetectable state by taking a daily tablet, meaning he cannot pass HIV on to others. You can unsubscribe at any time. Two years later he was banned from the game for four week on misconduct charges. Also in attendance was his husband, who shared an emotional embrace with Thomas during and after the race. Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas agrees 75,000 settlement in legal battle with ex-partner who accused him of infecting him with HIV after hiding his positive status Former Wales captain. Stephen was the first to sob in the brief encounter but Gareth had to wipe away tears as he rejoined the race. The former Wales captain stopped mid-race to lean over the . 'To all my family, friends and supporters and sponsors, I love you and thank you xxxx. Will El Salvador's new mega-prison turn into a bloodbath? "He was trying to comfort and reassure me and telling me to go and speak to the doctors, but Id already made my mind up that my life was over.". Rugby legend Gareth Thomas revealed on Saturday he is HIV positive in an emotional interview. I maintain my innocence in all the meritless allegations. After retiring from the game Thomas launched a successful media career while volunteering for charities and is an active supporter of Childline. The popular television regular and former Wales captain, who took part in the 140-mile triathlon in Tenby, says he wants to end the stigma associated with the condition. Though he admitted his diagnosis two years ago felt like a death sentence, he says he soon found that, with the right medication, it was manageable to the point that he does not suffer symptoms. ', Mr Thomas announcing the move on Twitter today - he maintains innocence, Thomas played 100 times for Wales during his illustrious career before he retired from the game in 2011. His autobiography Proud was released in 2015, which gave distressing details about his battle with his sexuality. In the documents, he said the defendant caused him "serious physical and psychological injury". W". Speaking ahead of a documentary for BBC Wales, he added that he had thought his life would be over after finding out the diagnosis. "People will rally around him in the same way they did when he talked about his sexuality 10 years ago. Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Gareth Thomas has been accused of "deceptively" transmitting HIV to a previous partner, according to High Court legal papers. After missing two months, he announced he would be retiring from the sport in October that year. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? 'You wake up one morning thinking: 'I can handle it. I was being blackmailed and in my mind I thought you only get blackmailed for something really bad, which compounded the feeling of shame. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Its sick and Ive been through hell, Gareth, 45, told the Sunday Mirror. I left school at 16 with six GCSEs - and became a self-made millionaire. * Good Morning Britain airs on weekdays at 6am on ITV, Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Gareth Thomas, best known for being a Rugby Player, was born in Bridgend, Wales, UK on Thursday, July 25, 1974. Stephen Adams for The Mail on Sunday This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The couple were married for five years, during which time Jemma suffered three miscarriages. 'It was who I was, and I just couldn't ignore it any more. His father Barry, 69, is a retired postal worker, and his mother Yvonne, 70, a former hospital secretary. The couple were married for five years, during which time Jemma suffered three miscarriages. He completed a two-mile swim in Tenby, West Wales, in just under 90 minutes before clambering on to his bike for a 112 mile cycle. He added:'Gareth is inspirational, he's changed the lives of so many people. Gareth Thomas has credited husband Stephen for supporting him as he went public with his HIV diagnosis. Fresh from completing an Ironman Triathlon, he told Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby that he didn't want loved ones to be scared of catching the illness. The trio live together in Bridgend, Wales. His ex-wife was by his side when he came out as gay a decade ago, and he received an outpouring of support in the aftermath of completing the Ironman Wales challenge in a time of 12 hours, 18 minutes and 29 seconds. These symptoms, which 80 per cent of infected people experience, are a sign that theirbody is trying to fight HIV. Stephen is 56 years old and has a daughter, Anna, who is 23. He has represented Wales in both Rugby Union and Rugby League and was the most capped player in the country until he was overtaken in 2011. American Olympic diver Greg Louganis was diagnosed with the disease six months before the 1988 Games in Seoul. I was afraid of telling him, but I remember thinking, if you are who I think you are, this wont be an issue., And if it had been an issue, then it wouldnt have been the right match anyway.. The former fullback entered the sea at Tenby's north Beach at 7am along with 2,300 other competitors. Thomas has devoted the last few months getting fit for Ironman Wales, which is taking place in the West Wales seaside resort of Tenby today. I thought I could suppress it, keep it locked away in some dark corner of myself, but I couldn't. Something went wrong, please try again later. Stephen was the only reason I got through the dark times. "Hes a remarkable individual who is mentally equipped to deal with this. Rugby's Gareth Thomas has shared his grief over a journalist disclosing that he is HIV positive to his parents before he had chance to tell them. I'm speaking out because I want to help others and make a difference.. Gareth Thomas came close to suicide after confessing to his wife that he was gay. 'I can still hear their cruel laughter': Dr Alex George bravely reveals he suffered with an eating disorder Public Service Announcement, do NOT watch these ads! Rugby legend Gareth Thomas, 48, denies court claim that he infected ex-partner with HIV The retired rugby star was accused of 'concealing' his HIV-positive condition Carriers can be charged. I felt like an express train was hitting me at 300mph. More info. Since he came out in 2009, Thomas has worked with numerous charities, including ChildLine, the Terrance Higgins Trust and Stonewall. But, this is meant the nicest way possible, its a really uneducated question., Gareth Thomas: HIV and Me will be shown on BBC One Wales on Wednesday 18 September 9pm, Chelsea confirm Reece James will miss Leeds clash due to hamstring injury, Narco-tourists in luxury cars comb French beaches after cocaine washes ashore, House with its own train and private working railway on sale for 500,000, Cher, 76, shares sweet update about boyfriend Alexander Edwards, 37, after solo appearance, Frenkie de Jong happy at Barcelona despite Manchester United plotting another summer move, Do not sell or share my personal information. I just thought, how can somebody put him in that position? Read about our approach to external linking. He told the Daily Mail in December 2009: 'I was like a ticking bomb. In 1987, Princess Diana shocked the worldas she shook hands with an AIDS patientat Middlesex Hospital in London at the opening of the UK's first treatment unit. You have our support Gareth. The rugby-playing pal added: "Hes been a great ambassador for Wales and the gay community since coming out. Gareth Thomas (@gareththomas14) September 14, 2019. 'Everyone supported him when he came out as gay and that support will be even stronger now.'. Piers and Susanna wished him a happy three-year anniversary with husband Stephen Williams-Thomas, and Piers asked: "Are you punching as heavily as I am?". Gareth Thomas CBE is a widely celebrated international rugby star, former Welsh Rugby Captain and former British and Irish Lions Captain. The trio live together in Bridgend,. The 45 year old former rugby player announced he was. 7. With 100 test match appearances he was the most capped Welsh rugby union player until he was overtaken by Stephen Jones in September 2011. After missing two months, he announced he would be retiring from the sport in October that year. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? Many people live in fear and shame of having HIV, but I refuse to be one of them now. ': Sir Clive Woodward interviews Eddie Jones ahead of England's World Cup bid. I thought I could suppress it, keep it locked away in some dark corner of myself, but I couldn't. 'It was who I was, and I just couldn't ignore it any more. He went on: 'Sometimes I felt so alone and depressed. 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And I just I felt like I had no control over my own life. Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas was a professional Welsh Rugby player who broke one of the biggest taboos in sport when he announced his homosexuality in 2009. 'This is not an admission of liability or guilt. Mr Thomas had been sued for150,000 in damages by Mr Baum over claims he hadfailed to take 'reasonable care' before allegedly passing the virus onto him. "Then I was thinking how long have I got left? I was distraught.. We're very proud to call him a friend.'. I'm speaking out because I want to help others and make a difference.'. Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday where he spoke to hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid. 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His husband Stephen and Stephen's daughter Anna, 23, who all live together in Bridgend joined thousands on the sidelines of the marathon section of Ironman. I'm a vet, and here are five dog breeds most prone to cancer - including Golden Retrievers and Rottweilers. I didnt feel anger if anything, I felt sorry for him.. 'I felt like an express train was hitting me at 300mph. And he believes announcing his positive status to the world has helped strengthen his relationship with Stephen, who does not have the virus. There has been an outpouring of support for Thomas after he became the first UK sports figure to reveal he is living with HIV. The popular television regular and former Wales captain, who. Many felt that Ralph Hasenhuttl was a man on the brink at that pointCrystal Palace are readying a 20m January transfer bid for Conor Gallagher if the England midfielder's Chelsea dream is shattered000 workers across various tournament services and 40 gareth thomas husband, If Costa passes his medical. Ive felt shame and keeping such a big secret has taken its toll. The 45-year-old was cheered on by the crowds as he managed to finish the mammoth Ironman Wales challenge in 12 hours, 18 minutes and 29 seconds, coming 413th out of 2,039 participants. I've stood on so many cliff edges. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In a stunning show of solidarity, the Welsh rugby icon and his husband Stephen are ensuring everyone in. Speaking at the Ironman Wales race today, spectator Adam Davies, 45, of Swansea, said: 'He was in sports mode - he looked pretty determined and engrossed in the race. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The sports legend told how he went through hell as he tried to keep his health battle hidden from his friends and family. 'It looks to me like he's sending a message out to the world about living with HIV.'. "I'd probably say I am, my husband married me because of my rugby prowess and rugby strength," said Gareth. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gareth went to hug his husband during the race, Tears were streaming down his face as he continued running, Stephen smiling after the emotional encounter with his husband, Gareth was cheered by spectators as he took on the gruelling Ironman challenge in Wales, It came after he opened up about his secret HIV battle, Prince William sent Gareth a message of support, Gareth Thomas celebrates as he crosses the finish line, Gareth is embraced by former Wales international rugby team mate Shane Williams by the finish line, The rugby legend celebrates with his husband Stephen, Prince William speaks with Gareth at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on February 4, 2007, Gareth started the contest with a two mile swim, He then completed on a 112 mile bike ride, Gareth Thomas was seen smiling and pumping his fist as crowds cheer him on, Gareth was married to teen sweetheart Jemma for six years before coming out, He appeared on Dancing on Ice with dance partner Robin Johnstone in 2013, He was capped 100 times for Wales and met former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2011 to discuss homophobia and transphobia in sport, The former Lions captain considered 'driving after a cliff' after the diagnosis, Gareth with Denise Welch on Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, Wales and Lions Rugby legend Gareth Thomas reveals he is HIV positive, sick blackmailers had started using his diagnosis as a weapon, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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He also appeared on Dancing on Ice as a pundit and has been given his own shows on BBC Wales including Run for Your Life when he trained a group of overweight and unfit women from the Welsh Valleys to get fit for the Cardiff Half Marathon. Gareth Thomas CBE (born 25 July 1974), [1] nicknamed "Alfie", is a Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league player, who represented Wales in both sports. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. A guy from Bridgend without a single GCSE to his name for one moment changed the world,' he said. He explained: I needed to take control of my life. He began his sporting career with his native Bridgend in 1994, staying there for three years. Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas hugs husband Stephen as he finishes second-leg of ironman race just hours after revealing secret HIV diagnosis - as Prince William and Kate Middleton praise him for. Thomas, who is affectionately known as 'Alfie' due to his 'resemblance to the alien character in the TV sitcom 'Alf', battled with his sexuality for years, telling of how he was driven to the brink of suicide on multiple occasions. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus which attacks the immune systemthe body's defence against diseases. During his time in France he was found guilty of assault in 2005. When I first found out that I was going to have to live with HIV, the first thing I thought was straight away: I was going to die, he said. Thomas said of his husband: Stephen is from the Valley and isnt used to media attention or the idea of giving interviews., The former British Lions captain added: He loves me and supports me 100 per cent in what Im doing.. View our online Press Pack. The fullback was the second highest try scorer for Wales, behind Shane Williams and captained for his country, and various club squads. Actor Tom Hardy was due to play Thomas, but the film later fell through. Welsh rugby fan Sue Parry, 58, added: 'I didn't know until someone in the crowd said. He told the Daily Mail in December 2009: 'I was like a ticking bomb. Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas, 48, has championed equality and inclusion, including for all of those living with HIV, The former Wales captain said he had made the decision to settle with Ian Baum 'for my own mental health and that of my family' - insisting that the move was 'not an admission of liability or guilt'. 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This was around the time a film was due to be made about Thomas's life. I am delighted to say that the legal case against me has been settled by means of a Part 36 offer. RAF Typhoon jets cause massive sonic boom sweeping across central England when they scramble to intercept a Do YOU know your Adam and Eve from your Ruby Murray? Thomas did not say when he was diagnosed, but revealed that he had to tell a number of former sexual partners as a matter of 'duty' so they could get themselves tested too. 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