Sport climbing star Alex Megos on supporting Ukrainian athletes
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Read the exclusive interview with the German climber who wants to leave a legacy beyond his sport.
The German climber reveals he's investing his spare time in 'making the world a better place' and defends his right to speak up: "People don't realise that I'm not only an athlete," Megos said in an exclusive interview. "I can do whatever I want with my platform and if I want to raise my voice for those issues then I have every right to do so." Watch more from the 28-year-old two-time world championship medallist in the men's lead climbing event, who made headlines for hosting 15 Ukrainians who fled their country after Russia's military invasion.
The German climber reveals he's investing his spare time in 'making the world a better place' and defends his right to speak up: "People don't realise that I'm not only an athlete," Megos said in an exclusive interview. "I can do whatever I want with my platform and if I want to raise my voice for those issues then I have every right to do so." Watch more from the 28-year-old two-time world championship medallist in the men's lead climbing event, who made headlines for hosting 15 Ukrainians who fled their country after Russia's military invasion.
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