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National Coming Out Day: Sam Lewis' Story
October 11, 2018 | Men's Volleyball, Features
USC sophomore middle blocker and USA Volleyball Men's Junior National Team captain Sam Lewis is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. He is also an openly-gay student-athlete. October 11 is National Coming Out Day, and today, Lewis is sharing his "coming out story" and his journey of learning to love the person he is.
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As a 6'10, multiracial, gay athlete, Lewis has many descriptors, but as he grew up, he never found an individual to identify with. Today, Lewis wants to be a relatable figure that those struggling to find someone to identify with can look to.
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"I want to be that next generation," said Lewis. "I want to be that next athlete, that next influencer that people can look at and say, 'That's who I want to be. I like him. I identify with him.'"
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Watch the video above for Lewis' full story.Â
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As a 6'10, multiracial, gay athlete, Lewis has many descriptors, but as he grew up, he never found an individual to identify with. Today, Lewis wants to be a relatable figure that those struggling to find someone to identify with can look to.
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"I want to be that next generation," said Lewis. "I want to be that next athlete, that next influencer that people can look at and say, 'That's who I want to be. I like him. I identify with him.'"
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Watch the video above for Lewis' full story.Â
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