‘Positive impact’: Tributes flow for Australia’s first openly gay bobsledder

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The 35-year-old was found dead at his Sydney home over the weekend. 7NEWS

His management and NSW police confirmed the athlete and rugby player died at his Sydney home on Saturday.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onHe is being praised for paving the way for greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ athletes and his support of others who struggled with their sexuality.

Dunn grew up playing rugby in Wollongong and openly talked about the homophobia he faced as a young man. Dunn was a brakeman and competed in bobsleigh competitions across North America, but failed to qualify for the Winter Olympics.

 

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