"I hated myself because I didn't think you could be World Champion and gay at the same time. I needed to dream bigger."
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The 2018 Jaws Champion talks about fully committing to big wave drop-ins at Pe'ahi.
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"I hated myself because I didn't think you could be World Champion and gay at the same time. I needed to dream bigger."
The 2018 Jaws Champion talks about fully committing to big wave drop-ins at Pe'ahi.
Kennelly secures first win in maxed out Pe'ahi, men's comp runs only one heat.
Ridden at Pe'ahi (Jaws) on Maui, Hawaii on January 17, 2010. Video by Elliot Leboe.