From growing breasts, surgery in Denmark and cross dressing in public to marrying Kris and building a reality empire as a man: How Bruce backed out of 1980s sex change plan to transform himself into 'Heather'

• World saw visible changes in Olympic champion and reality star last year
• But he actually attempted to transition shortly after winning gold in 1976
• Revealed he went through hormone therapy and electrolysis
• He also had electrolysis to remove his beard and the hair on his chest
• However fear caused him to stop and turn to giving motivational speeches
• Eldest son Burt, 36, considered his father's gender identity in junior high
• One time he ran out of a classroom, fearing he wouldn't 'see' him again
• Bruce revealed he is a Christian and at points is concerned his lifestyle comes into conflict with the bible

| Updated: 08:30 EDT, 26 April 2015