In Episode 7 of our From Clean to Gold: Glasgow 2026 podcast series, 4-time Commonwealth Games athlete Kyle Vander-Kuyp OLY joins us for a powerful conversation about sport, identity and belonging.

A proud Worimi and Yuin man, Kyle reflects on his journey from a young hurdler representing Australia on the world stage to his current role as Cultural Advisor for Commonwealth Games Australia and member of the Connection and Belonging team for Glasgow 2026.

In this episode, Kyle shares the experiences that shaped him as an athlete, the importance of being proud of who you are, and why creating culturally safe sporting environments matters. He also discusses how First Nations culture is being embedded into the Australian team experience, from storytelling and cultural connection through to the visible celebration of the world's oldest living culture on the global sporting stage.

This is a yarn about much more than medals. It's about connection, respect, representation and ensuring every athlete feels they belong when they wear the green and gold.

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In Episode 7 of our From Clean to Gold: Glasgow 2026 podcast series, 4-time Commonwealth Games athlete Kyle Vander-Kuyp OLY joins us for a powerful conversation about sport, identity and belonging.
A proud Worimi and Yuin man, Kyle reflects on his journey from a young hurdler representing Australia on the world stage to his current role as Cultural Advisor for Commonwealth Games Australia and member of the Connection and Belonging team for Glasgow 2026.
In this episode, Kyle shares the experiences that shaped him as an athlete, the importance of being proud of who you are, and why creating culturally safe sporting environments matters. He also discusses how First Nations culture is being embedded into the Australian team experience, from storytelling and cultural connection through to the visible celebration of the world's oldest living culture on the global sporting stage.
This is a yarn about much more than medals. It's about connection, respect, representation and ensuring every athlete feels they belong when they wear the green and gold.
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The official podcast of Sport Integrity Australia. Our mission is to protect the integrity of sport and the health and welfare of those who participate in Australian sport. Hosted by Tim Gavel, this podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about integrity issues through athletes, coaches and administrators talking about contemporary and historical moments.

The official podcast of Sport Integrity Australia. Our mission is to protect the integrity of sport and the health and welfare of those who participate in Australian sport. Hosted by Tim Gavel, this podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about integrity issues through athletes, coaches and administrators talking about contemporary and historical moments.

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On Side is Sport Integrity Australia's official podcast hosted by sports broadcaster, Tim Gavel. Episodes are released monthly and explore the topic of integrity in sport through conversations with current and former professional athletes, coaches, sport executives, administrators, sport scientists and other expert guests.

On Side is Sport Integrity Australia's official podcast hosted by sports broadcaster, Tim Gavel. Episodes are released monthly and explore the topic of integrity in sport through conversations with current and former professional athletes, coaches, sport executives, administrators, sport scientists and other expert guests.