This week I choose as my Friday’s Hero a guy I have had a secret crush on since the 1980’s, Brian Boitano, US Figure Skater and 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist.
Yesterday, Boitano came out as he prepares to represent the United States as an official delegate for the upcoming Sochi Olympics.
I am not choosing Boitano for coming out, but I choose him for his statement in coming out. For many of us People Magazine covers and Oprah interviews aren’t required, just living a life of love, compassion and honor is the benchmark we strive for. Thank you for leading by example Brian Boitano!
Related articles
- Brian Boitano is Gay (drudge.com)
- Brian Boitano announces he’s gay after being named to Sochi delegation (olympictalk.nbcsports.com)
- After years of deflecting questions about his sexuality, figure skater Brian Boitano just came out: (jezebel.com)
- Brian Boitano: I’m Gay (newser.com)
- Brian Boitano Comes Out Gay; Ups Number Of Gay Athletes In Olympic Delegation (dailyqueernews.wordpress.com)
- Brian Boitano Comes Out, Is 3rd Gay Athlete In Olympic Delegation (talkingpointsmemo.com)
- Skater Brian Boitano comes out as third gay member of U.S. Sochi delegation (washingtonpost.com)
- US figure skating champ Brian Boitano comes out as gay ahead of Sochi Olympic (dnaindia.com)
- Brian Boitano Comes Out (lgbticons.com)
- American Gold medalist Brian Boitano announces that he’s gay – Philly.com (blog) (philly.com)