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…

— 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…

— Gus Kenworthy

I chose a public platform to come out. I wanted to have an impact with it.

— Gus Kenworthy

I realize how fortunate I am to have been able to make a life and career out of skiing.

— Gus Kenworthy

You can be gay and be proud of that and not have to worry about being unsuccessful or unaccepted.

— Gus Kenworthy

My mom has been there for me in moments where I definitely needed her the most, and she has this inherent way…

— Gus Kenworthy

I'm putting in the time to make sure that my body is ready to compete at the top level.

— Gus Kenworthy

I hope that any gay kids see me as beacon of light, not just in sport but in general.

— Gus Kenworthy

More than I've wanted anything, I've wanted to do well at the X Games.

— 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…

— Gus Kenworthy

I love Kim Chi the drag queen from 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' but I'm not sure about the food.

— 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…

— 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,…

— 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…

— 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,…

— Gus Kenworthy

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

I wound up adopting two dogs from Sochi. It wasn't really me who brought them home as much as it was one…

— Gus Kenworthy

I look at photos of the Sochi Olympics - even though it sometimes seems like it was just yesterday - that photo…

— Gus Kenworthy

One of the most exciting and unique parts of slopestyle is that every course is unique. You don't really know what to…

— Gus Kenworthy

I'm not super superstitious, but if I listen to a song and then I do well, then that becomes my song for…

— Gus Kenworthy

Jet lag is tough, to be honest. For me, it's much easier to force yourself to stay awake.

— Gus Kenworthy

I think it's so important to have visibility and to break down stereotypes and stigmas and everything that people are so attached…

— Gus Kenworthy

All I can really say is to encourage anybody who's in the closet to come out, and congratulate anyone who has.

— Gus Kenworthy

I'm actually sort of shocked that I was able to get a medal in 2014 and really have any of the success…

— Gus Kenworthy

The Olympics is a cool opportunity to represent our country, which is amazing. But I have another community I am competing for,…

— Gus Kenworthy