Summary
Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy, who is competing at the Winter Olympics in Italy, received death threats after posting a controversial message about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on social media. Kenworthy, a member of Team GB, has returned to competition after retiring and is self-funding his Olympic journey. He has expressed confidence in his stance despite the threats.
Key Facts
- Gus Kenworthy is a freestyle skier competing for Team GB at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
- He posted a message on Instagram criticizing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Following his post, Kenworthy received death threats.
- The threats came after ICE agents were involved in the deaths of two Minnesota residents, causing protests.
- Kenworthy is originally from Chelmsford, grew up in the U.S., and has previously won an Olympic silver medal.
- He retired after the 2022 Beijing Olympics but decided to make a comeback.
- Kenworthy is self-funding his participation in the current Olympics, as he did not receive funding from GB Snowsport.
- He qualified for the halfpipe final with a score of 81.25 points.
