This Article is From Sep 08, 2015

The Speech That Caitlyn Jenner Says Was Tough to Deliver

The Speech That Caitlyn Jenner Says Was Tough to Deliver

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London: Reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner said that her ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) speech was the "biggest pressure thing" she had ever done as she wanted to raise awareness of transgender issues.

The 65-year-old former Olympian was honoured with the Arthur Ashe courage award earlier this year and said she felt the weight of expectations on her more than it was in the Olympics, reported Female First.

"It's the biggest pressure thing I've ever done. People die over this issue, no one was dying at the (Olympic) games," she said. (Also Read: Caitlyn Jenner Applies For Golf Membership as Bruce)

On an upcoming episode of I Am Cait, the reality TV star - who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender transition earlier this year - said she felt "vulnerable" up on stage at the ceremony. "I'm standing there, all Caitlyn, totally out. I'm feeling so vulnerable." (Also Read: Want to be Treated Like a 'Normal Woman', Says Caitlyn)

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