Living My Life Like It's Golden

By Keith Boykin, in sports
Monday, August 7 2006, 11:08AM

Now that the Gay Games and the Outgames are over, it's time to look back at one more moment from the biggest gay sporting events in the world. Steve Ball sent this video to me over the weekend. It's a short clip from the Gay Games 2006 wrestling medal ceremony. If you look closely in the crowd, you'll notice the look of shock and awe when they announce my name as a gold medal winner. You'll see a friend has to pull me out and push me through the crowd.

After losing the first match of the day, I thought I was only in contention for a bronze medal. So as I walk toward the front of the audience, it's clear that I'm surprised. I was waiting for the "real" gold medalist to show up so I wouldn't have to give back my prize. Even as they try to put the medal around my neck, I'm still in disbelief. Check out the video and see for yourself.

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