Sport climbing star Alex Megos on supporting Ukrainian athletes
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.
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Climber Alexander Megos: Playing with Gravity
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Sport climbing star Alex Megos on supporting Ukrainian athletes
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