Outsports Radio

Matt Rittenhouse was struggling with being gay as he was trying to compete at the Olympic Trials, aiming for a spot in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Even while Russia was pushing anti-LGBTQ laws, Rittenhouse kept that at the back of his mind, focused on racing. He talks with us this week, sharing with the media for the first time that he's gay and giving us insight into the life of an international-level athlete trying to find support in his sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices