jinlian:

reporter: so what’s the story behind your hair and all your unconventional costumes?

20 year old victor nikiforov, who speaks perfect english: i’m sorry? i am not understanding your question?

reporter: your hair, the reason it’s so long, and your costumes? you’ve been praised for bringing a new dimension of masculinity to sport, that you’re redefining what it means to be a man and–

victor: oh, gender! yes, i am gay