“When I was in college, I was so paranoid going to a track meet. I would look up in the stands and assume that someone knew my sexuality,” says three-time Olympic medalist kerronclement to gq. “At one point, I was so afraid to utter the words ‘gay’ or say ‘I’m gay.’ ” • He credits his best friend with helping him accept himself: She would comfort him by telling him to “go out on the track and kick their ass.” “And that’s what I did,” he says. “That's why I broke the world record. I was angry. I had something to prove.” • Finally sharing his full story has felt like lifting “the weight of the world” from his shoulders. Clement says he’s “free now.” • Read the full gq interview via our story. • 📸: nikelosangeles #betrue #teamusatf #pridemonth