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" I'm proud to be from a country where I can speak up. "

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" Since I came out of the closet, I've gotten to just really be myself and feel authentic and honest and genuine. It's just been a huge relief for me competitively. "

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

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" I spent 24 years in the closet wanting to talk so desperately about who I was and what I am but too afraid to. "

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

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