Adam Rippon is the first openly gay US man to qualify for Winter Olympics
Breaking Olympic selection news: I have confirmed with three sources that the US men’s Olympic figure skating team will be Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou and Adam Rippon. Ross Miner, 2nd place finisher at US Nationals, has been dropped. #USChamps18 @usatodaysports
Our nominees for the U.S. #WinterOlympics Men’s Figure Skating Team are @nathanwchen, @Adaripp and @govincentzhou.pic.twitter.com/iGif5ayGac
Reporter: "What will it be like for you guys to have somebody a decade older as your teammate? And Adam, what are your plans for the kids?"
@Adaripp: "I'm honored to be their father" #USChamps18pic.twitter.com/gTmzTLcuJ9
USA Figure Skating has nominated @nathanwchen @Adaripp & @govincentzhou to the Olympic Team. I am heartbroken that Ross Miner was not named however I trust Adam will be exemplary in his preparation and inspire many with his performances at Olympics.
#USChamps18 #AdamRippon on making Oly team: "First thing I did was text Ross Miner and told him how proud of him I am. If the situation were reversed, I would be happy. Glad they looked at the full body of work."pic.twitter.com/dCcSSYE2uk
I am so excited to be going to my first Olympics in a few weeks. Being the first out
male selected to represent the
at a Winter Olympic Games is awesome.https://twitter.com/npr/status/950225343960432643 …
LBGTQ ppl are still targeted in hate crimes, sent to concentration camps, are asked about their “lifestyle”, and questioned about the bathroom they use. So, until that stops, it’s important to be “out” and visible.
While you may not be SHOCKED that I am gay (surprise
), I hope it helps a young girl or boy who doesn’t feel like they belong (like I once did) and lets them know it’s awesome to be yourself. You can do ANYTHING if you work hard.
Adam Rippon Is U.S.'s First Openly Gay Man To Qualify For Winter Olympics http://n.pr/2D4IL9Q
Was @JohnnyGWeir not out? For real? I feel like he was. Not to discredit @Adaripp I love me some Adam Rippon!https://twitter.com/LogoTV/status/950384167967186949 …
READ THIS. Adam Rippon shared an incredibly strong message about what it would mean to him - and the greater community - if he were to get to skate at the Olympics as an openly gay man.
Props, Adam. So well said 
#USChamps18pic.twitter.com/wUaUudVXR7
Adam Rippon was asked what it's like being a gay athlete today. "It's exactly like being a straight athlete but with better eyebrows." #USChamps18
Maybe we're getting closer to the day when a person's sexuality doesn't even become a side topic as we celebrate their qualities and achievements.
Congrats @Adaripp 
https://twitter.com/thinkprogress/status/950366537382268932 …
Gratuitous cute tweet: @Adaripp and the chow chow. #uschamps18pic.twitter.com/3csKHULEsW