Heath Thorpe shares the perfect gay pep talk before his Olympic qualifier
A post shared by Heath Thorpe (@heaththorpe)It’s been a long year for Heath Thorpe, but the climax is finally here. This weekend, the standout Australian gymnast will have a chance to qualify for the Olympic Games.
And he’s entering the competition with queer confidence. We love to see it!Thorpe, who communicates regularly with his nearly 260,000 followers across social media, posted a message Friday morning from the Sydney Airport on his way to New Zealand, where the Oceania Continental Championships will be held.
The 2023 All-Around champion says he was nervous, but then he remembered two crucial factors: he’s gay and caffeinated! (The RuPaul anthem, “Hustle That Cat,” is a nice touch as well.)Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.The time has come to switch that kitty onI’m the momentHold meWatch meI’ll be goneCan you keep up with me?Girl, get busyYou better hustleThorpe, 23, has plenty of reasons to feel good about his Olympic chances… in addition to the superpower of his gay identity.
He’s coming off a gold medal win at the Australia Championships, securing his first victory in the high bar competition. “AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION on high bar feels correct,” he posted on Instagram. “Worked my a** off on this event over the last few years so super proud to FINALLY have this title to my name.
