WATCH: Pro Athlete Gus Kenworthy on Coming Out

Pro freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy joined Conan to chat about his coming out journey. Believe it or not, the Olympic athlete almost gave his then-boyfriend a big smooch on live television at the Sochi Olympics. But...that didn't quite happen.

Watch the endearing story below:

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WATCH: Pro Athlete Gus Kenworthy on Coming Out

He even considered kissing his then-boyfriend on live television at the Sochi Olympics.

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