The 10th Annual Compete Sports Diversity Awards & Conference is coming to Las Vegas on January 16!

Posted by Dirk Smith | Jan 2, 2020 | Compete Network Feature Stories, entertainment, Healthy Living, In the Blog, politics, SPORTS BEAT BLOG, Sports News | 0 |

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Presented by JP Morgan Chase, the celebration takes place at the Flamingo Las Vegas as part of the Sin City Classic. Over the next two weeks we will be announcing this year’s honorees so that you can join us in celebrating sports diversity. Find more information at www.sportsdiversityawards.com

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Dirk Smith

David "Dirk" Smith is Compete Sports Diversity's Managing Editor and Associate Education Director . He is pursuing his PhD in sport/exercise science and psychology at the German Sports University in Cologne, holds a master’s degree in sport/exercise psychology and a bachelor’s degree in sport/exercise science. Dirk is a 3x national champion and 16x Gay Games medalist in competitive swimming. In addition to his writing, he is a member of the Sports Diversity Leadership Council; organizing workshops and conducting lectures in diversity, inclusion, psychology, health, wellness, sport psychology and other topics. Currently based in Cologne, Germany, he is a practicing sport psychologist, strength and conditioning coach, swimming coach, published scientist, filmmaker, writer, and so much more.