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He was competing in Gothenburg as Britain's (and the world's) first openly gay high-profile sportsperson. The revelation had occurred in February 1976, when John Vinocur, a reporter from the Associated Press, interviewed him in the days prior to his Olympic victory.
Jun 18, 2017 · Following a stint in Dublin as an art Inspector, Currie made the step to London in 1910. A member of the Slade Art Group, Currie was part of the a group of artists who called themselves the ‘Coster Gang’ led by CRW Nevinson, and which included Mark Gertler; both men becoming close friends of Currie.
Jul 26, 2014 · National hero: John winning gold and, above, with his mother Rita before his death. John Curry captivated the world. But a new biography reveals his bullying father – and wicked taunts about his sexuality – scarred his life.
Feb 28, 2022 · His elegant, balletic style revolutionised a sport he came to dominate in 1976, when he won the Olympic, world, European and British titles. Shortly after his Olympic victory, Curry was outed...
John Curry was an English figure skater celebrated for revolutionising the sport by combining athleticism with balletic artistry. Openly gay during a period of significant prejudice – not least within sport – Curry’s courage helped pave the way for those who came after him.
This group became known as the Coster Gang. According to David Boyd Haycock this was "because they mostly wore black jerseys, scarlet mufflers and black caps or hats like the costermongers who sold fruit and vegetables from carts in the street". Currie became particularly close to Mark Gertler.
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Sep 5, 2024 · John Curry (born September 9, 1949, Birmingham, England—died April 15, 1994, Binton, Warwickshire, England) was an English figure skater who redefined the sport with his elegant balletic style. Known as “the Nureyev of the ice,” he won the gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria .
