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title: "2 Adopting Quotes By Gus Kenworthy"
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> [I wound up adopting two dogs from Sochi. It wasn't really me who brought them home as much as it was one of my best friends, Robin Macdonald, who was out there with me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-wound-up-adopting-two-dogs-from-sochi-it-wasn-t-really-me-who/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

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> [My family's dog, when I was growing up, was an adopted dog that I got in a shelter for my birthday. I've always felt really strongly about adopting animals and trying to save animals' lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/my-family-s-dog-when-i-was-growing-up-was-an-adopted-dog-that-i-got/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

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## Other authors on Adopting

## More by Gus Kenworthy

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-don-t-think-there-s-a-direct-correlation-between-my-sexuality-and/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/when-you-re-able-to-be-honest-with-yourself-about-who-you-are-and/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [I chose a public platform to come out. I wanted to have an impact with it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-chose-a-public-platform-to-come-out-i-wanted-to-have-an-impact-with/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [I realize how fortunate I am to have been able to make a life and career out of skiing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-realize-how-fortunate-i-am-to-have-been-able-to-make-a-life-and/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [You can be gay and be proud of that and not have to worry about being unsuccessful or unaccepted.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/you-can-be-gay-and-be-proud-of-that-and-not-have-to-worry-about-being/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [My mom has been there for me in moments where I definitely needed her the most, and she has this inherent way of knowing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/my-mom-has-been-there-for-me-in-moments-where-i-definitely-needed-her/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [I'm putting in the time to make sure that my body is ready to compete at the top level.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-m-putting-in-the-time-to-make-sure-that-my-body-is-ready-to-compete/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [I hope that any gay kids see me as beacon of light, not just in sport but in general.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-hope-that-any-gay-kids-see-me-as-beacon-of-light-not-just-in-sport/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [More than I've wanted anything, I've wanted to do well at the X Games.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/more-than-i-ve-wanted-anything-i-ve-wanted-to-do-well-at-the-x-games/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-m-not-one-of-those-people-who-can-eat-whatever-i-want-and-never-go/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [I love Kim Chi the drag queen from 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' but I'm not sure about the food.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-love-kim-chi-the-drag-queen-from-rupaul-s-drag-race-but-i-m-not/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/the-only-way-to-really-change-perceptions-to-break-down-barriers/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/i-ve-been-through-stretches-of-my-life-where-i-ve-been-super-focused/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/having-an-olympic-medal-validates-that-you-can-be-a-successful/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gus-kenworthy/when-you-re-able-to-love-and-appreciate-and-take-pride-with-yourself/)

[Gus Kenworthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gus-kenworthy/)

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