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Gus Kenworthy's Controversial Post Ignored by Olympic Authorities

2/6/2026

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Gus Kenworthy will not face repercussions for an obscene Instagram post criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The British Olympic Association and the International Olympic Committee say personal social media posts are not regulated.
Kenworthy switched to Team GB in 2019 and will compete in the men's snowboard halfpipe on February 19.
The Olympics begin on February 7.

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Story summary

Gus Kenworthy will not face repercussions for an obscene Instagram post criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The British Olympic Association and the International Olympic Committee say personal social media posts are not regulated.
Kenworthy switched to Team GB in 2019 and will compete in the men's snowboard halfpipe on February 19.
The Olympics begin on February 7.