Gus Kenworthy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 20, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gus Kenworthy.

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

2011: Won AFP World Championships

In 2011, Kenworthy won AFP World Championships overall titles.

2012: Won AFP World Championships

In 2012, Kenworthy won AFP World Championships overall titles.

2013: Won AFP World Championships

In 2013, Kenworthy won AFP World Championships overall titles.

2014: Second at the Olympics in Sochi and Won X Games Bronze

In 2014, Kenworthy placed second at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia and won his first medal, a bronze, at the X Games in Tignes, France in the slopestyle event.

2014: Kenworthy wins silver at Sochi Olympics

In 2014, Kenworthy won the silver medal in men's slopestyle at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

2015: Won World Cup Men's Halfpipe in Park City

In 2015, Kenworthy won the World Cup Men's Halfpipe in Park City, Utah.

2016: Won World Cup Men's Halfpipe in Mammoth

In 2016, Kenworthy won the World Cup Men's Halfpipe in Mammoth, California.

June 2017: Received Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award

In June 2017, Kenworthy received the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award for his work in LGBT visibility in professional sports.

2017: Finished Second in World Cup Men's Halfpipe and Third in Men's Slopestyle

In 2017, Kenworthy finished second in the World Cup Men's Halfpipe and third in the Men's Slopestyle during the World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland.

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.