When I was in the closet, I had so much pressure on my shoulders. When I came out, that was actually the… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
The thought of being the first openly gay male ever to compete in the Winter Olympics - I totally embrace that. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
You can be gay and be proud of that and not have to worry about being unsuccessful or unaccepted. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I was insecure and ashamed. Unless you're gay, being gay has never been looked at as being cool. And I wanted to… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Someone coming out as gay shouldn't be newsworthy; it shouldn't be warranting a magazine cover or anything like that, which I had… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I don't think there's a direct correlation between my sexuality and my skiing ability. But I think because I was so concerned… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I think that being in the closet is really hard. It takes a toll on your mind. It takes a toll on… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
For me, as a kid, I always felt like being gay was something that was going make people turn on me. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
For anyone who says 'Who cares if you're gay? It's 2018,' well, a lot of people care because a lot of people… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
When we have people elected into office that believe in conversion therapy and are trying to strip trans rights in the military… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I don't think that one thing defines me, but I know that by coming out the way that I did, sort of… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Competitors, even friends that would say things that were so homophobic, and - I don't think that they realized necessarily the impact… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I'm so proud that now you can exist as a gay man and be an Olympian, and it can be beneficial rather… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I don't think there's a direct correlation between my sexuality and my skiing ability. But I think because I was so concerned about it… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
When you're able to be honest with yourself about who you are and finally can present your authentic true self to the world, you… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
I chose a public platform to come out. I wanted to have an impact with it. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
I realize how fortunate I am to have been able to make a life and career out of skiing. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
You can be gay and be proud of that and not have to worry about being unsuccessful or unaccepted. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
My mom has been there for me in moments where I definitely needed her the most, and she has this inherent way of knowing… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
I'm putting in the time to make sure that my body is ready to compete at the top level. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
I hope that any gay kids see me as beacon of light, not just in sport but in general. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
I'm not one of those people who can eat whatever I want and never go to the gym. I have to work hard for… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
I love Kim Chi the drag queen from 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' but I'm not sure about the food. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
The only way to really change perceptions, to break down barriers, break down homophobia, is through representation. That's definitely not something I had as… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
I've been through stretches of my life where I've been super focused on what I'm eating, and then you're on the road, and you… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
Having an Olympic medal validates that you can be a successful freeskier... It's like a credential that sticks with you the rest of your… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
When you're able to love and appreciate and take pride with yourself, that makes everything easier. It makes it easier to train, it makes… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share
