Olympic Luger John Fennell Comes Out as Gay

[William769]

Canadian Olympic luger John Fennell gave himself a priceless 19th birthday present: The high school valedictorian and business student at the University of Calgary came out publicly as gay this week.

One of an increasing number of athletes are stepping out of the closet, Fennell recognizes the pain and suffering caused by not being out.

“It’s suffocating,” Fennell told the Calgary Herald. “You have to play this game of, ‘Who knows?’ You can’t let off any vibes or secrets. You have to act super macho. You have to be hyper aware of your mannerisms and to not let off any vibes that could get detected. It’s very exhausting.”

Going into the Sochi Olympics earlier this year, Fennell reflected on how his desire to come out was thwarted by a lack of leadership, considering he had not known any male Canadian Olympians who were out. Despite his youth, though, Fennell took it upon himself to be open, in the hopes that other closeted athletes would follow suit.

http://www.advocate.com/sports/2014/05/29/olympic-luger-john-fennell-comes-out-gay

The more people that come out of that dark, dank, wretched closet to be seen the better for all of us.

[Sissyk]

1. Please let me K&R before making my exit from DU for awhile!

Thanks for posting this, Bill!

And, yes. This:

The more people that come out of that dark, dank, wretched closet to be seen the better for all of us.

[William769]

2. Don't get lost, we'll miss you!

[sheshe2]

3. Bravo John Fennel.

Thanks William~

[awoke_in_2003]

4. "It’s very exhausting"

I bet it is- good for him.

[Starry Messenger]

5. k&r

[Ohio Joe]

6. K&R - nt

[Cha]

7. How sweet and liberating for this man, John Fennell.

Mahalo William~