Replying to Alternative lifestyles.

Okay, let's say you're a high profile athlete, skier, rider, what have you, is it always going to be a taboo to say you're gay?

Or is this asking for a very unwise career move, or financially unacceptable for a company or sponsor?

Or is this such an unexpected juxtaposition that being gay and being the best freeskier in the world just doesn't jive well??

Is coming out of the closet more acceptable for female athletes than males?

Just a few thoughts thrown out here. . .