Izzy Cerullo is someone with a sporting CV to envy.

Born in the United States to Brazilian parents, the rugby star is a double-Olympian, a Pan-American Games bronze medallist, a five-time South American champion and the first Brazilian to become an ambassador for the Athlete Ally charity.

And if you didn’t know any of that, you’ll almost certainly have seen the moment when Izzy’s now-wife Marjorie proposed to her following the Olympics in Rio.

After retiring, Izzy has become an ambassador for the Gay Games, and is now a member of the Organising Committee for the Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028.

So, this is a cracking conversation with someone we’ve wanted to have on the podcast for a long time, where we talk about all of that and more – from the pride of pulling on your country’s jersey to crowdfunding your Olympic journey, to visibility, retirement, finding a new career… and yes, that proposal!

We really loved this episode, and we think you will as well.

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