Joey Bonanno thrived after accepting himself.
In a powerful story of self-acceptance and courage, Joey Bonanno credits an openly gay teammate for inspiring his own journey to coming out. His experience highlights the importance of representation and support within athletic communities.
The post, titled **”Pride Pioneer: Ohio State gymnast credits openly gay teammate for his coming out,”** originally appeared on Outsports.
https://www.outsports.com/2025/10/26/24120991/pride-pioneer-ohio-state-gymnast-credits-openly-gay-teammate-for-his-coming-out/