Childhood and Education Journey of Gus Kenworthy in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Gus Kenworthy. From birth to education, explore key events.

Gus Kenworthy is a British-American freestyle skier, actor, and YouTuber renowned for his accomplishments in slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air skiing. He secured a silver medal in men's slopestyle at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Switching his representation to Great Britain in 2019, Kenworthy also transitioned into acting, notably portraying Chet Clancy in 'American Horror Story: 1984.' After retiring in 2022, he returned to competition, successfully qualifying for a final Olympic appearance in Milan-Cortina.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 1, 1991: Gus Kenworthy's Birth

On October 1, 1991, Augustus Richard Kenworthy was born. He is a British-American freestyle skier, actor, and YouTuber.

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1993: Family Emigrated to Telluride, Colorado

In 1993, when Kenworthy was two years old, his family emigrated and settled in Telluride, Colorado, United States.

2009: Took a Year Off to Ski

In 2009, Kenworthy could have graduated from Telluride High School, but chose to take a year off to ski.

June 2010: Graduated from Telluride High School

In June 2010, Kenworthy graduated from Telluride High School.

2014: Involvement with Stray Dogs in Sochi

In 2014, Kenworthy and his then-boyfriend, Robin Macdonald, gained international media attention for their involvement with the issue of stray dogs in Sochi at the Winter Olympics.

October 2015: Kenworthy Comes Out as Gay

In October 2015, Kenworthy publicly came out as gay in an interview with ESPN. Rolling Stone noted the "freestyle medalist is the first action-sports star to come out".

2018: Kiss at the Winter Olympics

At the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Matthew Wilkas kissed Kenworthy before his qualifying run in the men's slopestyle; the kiss was broadcast on live television and was lauded as being a significant moment for the visibility of LGBT athletes.

2018: Grand Marshal for Fierté Montréal

In 2018, Kenworthy was chosen by Fierté Montréal as one of the six grand marshals for the Pride Parade.

2019: Participation in AIDS/LifeCycle

In 2019, Kenworthy announced his participation in AIDS/LifeCycle, aiming to raise $1 million to fight HIV/AIDS. He raised a total of $249,745.

2022: Kenworthy Retires then Qualifies for Final Olympics

In 2022, Kenworthy initially retired from skiing, but later came out of retirement in pursuit of a final Olympic Games in Milan–Cortina, and qualified for it.

2022: Spoke Out Against Human Rights Atrocities in China

In 2022, Kenworthy said he did not believe that boycotting the Olympics in China would solve any international human rights situations, and while in China, he spoke out against "human rights atrocities".