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Olympian Sean Gunn returns to the States for another photo finish

A post shared by Sean Gunn (@seangunnnn)Sean Gunn is used to athletic excellence. The Olympian represented his home country of Zimbabwe as a swimmer in the 2016 Rio Games, where he set a national record for his event.

A standout swimmer for the University of Kentucky, he was also part of relay teams that reached historic heights. Years later, Gunn has swapped his swimwear for running sneakers and shorts.

But his spot at the top of the leader board remains. The Cape Town, South African resident returned to the States this past weekend for the Connecticut Marathon, running the 26.2-mile course in Hartford.

Per usual, Gunn teamed up with his adorable boyfriend, Kelvin Southwood. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Feeding off each other, the pair finished the race in under three hours.

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