Gus Kenworthy and Heated Rivalry score big at the Queerties
Gay skier Gus Kenworthy won the big Sports Hero award at the Queerties, but 'Heated Rivalry' also came away a winner. The post Gus Kenworthy and Heated Rivalry score big at the Queerties appeared first on Outsports.
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Gus Kenworthy is a sports hero.
Everyone knew that before Tuesday night. Yet it was also great to see the trailblazing gay Olympic skier accept the “Sports Hero” award at the Queerties celebration in Hollywood.
In the Queerty reader voting, Kenworthy secured the most votes to be named Sports Hero this year. And for good reason. He came all the way back from retirement to compete in his fourth Winter Olympics in skiing, finishing an impressive sixth place overall.
Just making the Milan Winter Olympics was a huge accomplishment. Making the final of his event? And then finishing in the top half? Amazing.
Heroic.
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In his acceptance speech, Kenworthy mentioned Jason Collins, the legendary basketball player who is the only NBA player to come out publicly as gay while still playing.
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The hit gay hockey shot “Heated Rivalry” also, obviously, won a couple awards at the Queerties. It won the Queerty for best “TV Drama,” and actor François Arnaud won for “TV Performance” for his portrayal of gay pro hockey player Scott Hunter.
Also in attendance at this year’s Queerties were some other LGBTQ sports personalities.
Minnesota Vikings male cheerleader Blaize Shiek was on hand to share more no f**ks to give as he was flowing in his outfit. Shiek and fellow gay male Vikings cheerleader Louie Conn had been nominated for Sports Hero.
Marathon runner Cal Calamia — another Sports Hero nominee — was also on hand to celebrate at the Queerties. Calamia is a nonbinary runner who has recorded various accomplishments in recent years, including the honor of Outsports’ 2025 Nonbinary Person of the Year.
Queerty assistant editor Alex Reimer — who worked at Outsports for a while and is one of the best gay sports voices in media — attended the event with his boyfriend, all the way from Chicago.
Congratulations to all of the Queerties winners!
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