EPISODE · Jun 7, 2023 · 40 MIN
The One with Gus Kenworthy
from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall
An Olympic silver medallist, a multiple time world medallist at events around the globe, an elite freestyle skier, a social media sensation – and with more than a million followers on social media, Gus Kenworthy’s profile is almost unrivalled in the world of sport. He’s also one of the most high-profile gay sportspeople in the world – and, after his retirement following the Winter Olympics in 2022, is still committed to sharing his story in a way that will help people the most. We’re delighted to have Gus onto the podcast to talk about his life and his journey – and it’s an absolute cracker of a conversation that you can’t miss. We talk about how Gus got into skiing; his journey in the sport; his experiences with his own sexuality; his iconic coming out; inspiring others – and so, so much more.It’s funny, it’s real, it’s genuine – and it’s everything you could hope for with a man like Gus.And then after that, we’ll hear how I got on at this weekend’s FA Cup Final at Wembley when we lit up the stadium in the Pride colours and caught up with the Rainbow Devils and Canal Street Blues.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @GusKenworthyWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]
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An Olympic silver medallist, a multiple time world medallist at events around the globe, an elite freestyle skier, a social media sensation – and with more than a million followers on social media, Gus Kenworthy’s profile is almost unrivalled in the world of sport. He’s also one of the most high-profile gay sportspeople in the world – and, after his retirement following the Winter Olympics in 2022, is still committed to sharing his story in a way that will help people the most. We’re delighted to have Gus onto the podcast to talk about his life and his journey – and it’s an absolute cracker of a conversation that you can’t miss. We talk about how Gus got into skiing; his journey in the sport; his experiences with his own sexuality; his iconic coming out; inspiring others – and so, so much more.It’s funny, it’s real, it’s genuine – and it’s everything you could hope for with a man like Gus.And then after that, we’ll hear how I got on at this weekend’s FA Cup Final at Wembley when we lit up the stadium in the Pride colours and caught up with the Rainbow Devils and Canal Street Blues.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @GusKenworthyWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]
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