Olympic Skier Gus Kenworthy Desert Adventure Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Gus Kenworthy, the Olympic silver medallist in freestyle skiing, recently traded snowy slopes for sandy dunes. He attended Burning Man, a well-known arts event in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Kenworthy shared his experience through photos and videos on Instagram, causing quite a stir among his followers.
Who is Gus Kenworthy?
Gus Kenworthy is a British-American freestyle skier. He won a silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. In 2015, he came out publicly, becoming one of the first openly gay action sports athletes.
“I laughed until it hurt and I cried until it didn’t”
Kenworthy’s posts showed him in various outfits, often revealing his fit physique. He expressed gratitude for the people he met and the experiences he had at Burning Man. His caption read, “Feeling so much gratitude for these people and this place.”
Fans reacted enthusiastically to Kenworthy’s posts. Many commented on his appearance, using fire emojis to express their approval. One fan wrote, “Great smile… and the rest is just 🔥🔥🔥.”
“No animals were harmed in the making of this outfit”
In one video, Kenworthy rode a bicycle wearing only sunglasses, a vest, and underwear made from stuffed animals. This clip spread to other social media platforms, drawing more attention to his Burning Man experience.
Kenworthy’s final post from the event included a photo of him cycling nude. He captioned it with a pun: “One last post because I know that everybody is starting to get Burnt-out, Man.”
Burning Man took place from August 25 to September 2 this year. The next event is set for August 30, 2024.
