LOS ANGELES, California: The testosterone-fuelled world of professional wrestling marked a notable first on Thursday as Darren Young became the sport’s first openly gay active athlete.

The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler made the announcement to the TMZ.com entertainment website after being asked if he believed a gay athlete could be successful.

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