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"I don't take it extremely seriously," Kenny told The Olympian. "I like to be an honorable gentleman and present myself honorably."
Kenny began growing his winning beard and mustache combo when he was about 20 while attending Evergreen State College; his biggest facial hair influence is his father.
"My dad is definitely my No. 1 inspiration," Kenny said. "He's had a mustache for 30 years."
Kenny is one of six Beard Team USA members to take home gold medals from this year's championship, four of whom are from Washington state.
The gold medalist says he uses his facial hair to promote understand and acceptance for big beard wears.
"I encourage men to grow quality facial hair, if they can," Kenny said. "And wear it humbly."