Olympic figure skating champion Brian Boitano has announced he is gay

[Bec]

12-19-2013

Two days after being named to the U.S. delegation for Sochi, Olympic figure skating champion Brian Boitano has announced he is gay.

But the 1988 gold medalist says Thursday in a statement that "being gay is just one part of who I am. ... I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all nations."

Boitano joins Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow as openly gay athletes in the U.S. delegation for the opening and closing ceremonies. Including them is widely seen as a message from the White House to Russia about its treatment of gays and lesbians.

[longboardjim]

I have yet to have an athlete of my dreams be gay! , like STEVE CAUTHEN , JIM PALMER , JOE MONTANA , BART CONNER ... okay maybe athlete's were all straight back then!

I guess dating Gay Porn Stars is about as "Athletic" as I'm going to get! - LOL

- jim

[CharlieBrown]

Ooooh myyyy? A gay figure skater?

Wonder whats next,... gay stewards?

[Squirt]

That's great news! It feels good to be who you are publicly and not hide your sexuality, profession, etc. Good for him

[DaveSpeedoEvans]

OMG, I can't believe a male figure skater is gay.

Do weird.