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Record-breaking college runner Nico Young comes out in powerful Instagram post
Related: Gay baseball player Bryan Ruby describes “hyper-masculine” locker room experience after coming outYoung said he’s struggled with his sexuality in the past, but he’s “becoming more proud and happy with who I am.”“I have realized that the only reason I never liked this part of who I am was because of what society has told me, not because of how I actually feel,” he added.He concluded his post by declaring, “My name is Nico Young and I’m proud to be gay!” A post shared by Nico Young (@nico__young__)Congrats on speaking your truth, and we’re happy to have you on the team!Here’s more from Young’s Instagram: A post shared by Nico Young (@nico__young__) A post shared by Nico Young (@nico__young__) A post shared by Nico Young (@nico__young__) A post shared by Nico Young (@nico__young__) A post shared by Nico Young (@nico__young__) A post shared by Nico Young (@nico__young__)