Tue 10 Feb 2009 In: International News View at Wayback View at NDHA
Mr. Gay Ireland, Max Krzyzanowski has become Mr. Gay World 2009 in front of a sold-out audience at a ski resort in Whistler, Canada. Success: Runner-up Mr. Gay Paraguay Mr. Gay Colombia was supported by the fellow delegates with the Mr. Congeniality while Mr. Gay Paraguay won Mr. Swimwear. Mr. Gay Australia received the Mr. Leadership Award for his efforts at the various team challenges. 37-year-old Kryzanowski is a security guard for a private club in Dublin city, and is also a Muay Thai kickboxing instructor. The new Mr. Gay World says he wanted to take part in the competition because "it's a unique opportunity to see and experience the gay community working on an international stage to further the cause of equality. "In my professional life, the qualities of patience, respect and steadfastness under pressure have become my ethos, and I hope these traits are sought-after qualities for Mr Gay World," he said a statement on the competition's website. A Kiwi-born Australian resident, 29-year-old Reece Karena, represented New Zealand in the competition, with sponsorship from Air New Zealand.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff
First published: Tuesday, 10th February 2009 - 10:42am