Air Force Academy defensive back Bradley Kim ist he first athlete at a service academy to publicly announce he is gay.
Air Force Academy defensive back Bradley Kim became Friday the first athlete at a service academy to publicly announce he is gay.
After revealing everything to his teammates, Kim shared the announcement with outsports.com and also on his Instagram page.
« I did not think this day would ever come, but I’ve finally reached the point where I am comfortable and confident enough with myself to say that I am gay, » Kim said on Instagram.
« I hope that I can serve as an example to those who are allowing their fear of acceptance to change who they are. I almost gave up my dream of playing Division I football for fear of not being accepted by everyone, but today I am happy to say that I am a cadet at the Air Force Academy playing the sport I love with amazing people standing behind me and supporting me. »
Kim’s teammates also backed him on social media.
« I can’t imagine the amount of courage it took for him to open up about this, » teammate Demani Hansford said.
« Love you bro! Always be yourself! » added Tre Bugg.
« Love you brother, so damn proud of you! » James Jones IV said.
