Will Bayley

Olympic tattoos are a rite of passage for many athletes and Will Bayley MBE is no different!  As well as gracing our TV screens earlier this year on Strictly, Will’s consistent drive to succeed has meant that his sporting career has grown from strength to strength. From his mother having to write a letter demanding Will be allowed to do school PE to becoming Paralympic table tennis player champion, ranked world number 1. Will’s own journey has involved many hurdles but he has always champions ability rather than focussing on disability. From the outside, Will's tattoos are a triumph of his successes with Rio and Beijing Olympic tattoos on his thigh and arm, an English lion from his first England top on his stomach and a full sleeve. This wonderfully warm chat sees Will and Gareth cover much ground, from Will’s table tennis beginnings, to Gareth’s scorpion tattoo on his shoulder. Connect with Will on instagram: @willbayleytt https://www.willbayley.com/

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Hosted by former professional rugby player and HIV campaigner Gareth Thomas, Skin Deep explores the memories behind the ink. Gareth has been tattooed all over the world, and for every tattoo that marks his skin, there's a story that shares the best and worst moments of his life. In this podcast series, Gareth invites celebrity friends and extraordinary people to talk through their life in tattoos and explore topics such as identity, mental health, and self expression. American novelist Jack London once said “Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past."