Figure-Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out of Closet

Part of delegation to Sochi Olympics

Brian Boitano, the 1988 Olympic figure skating gold medalist who was named to the official U.S. delegation to the 2014 Sochi Olympics, announced today that he is gay.

"I am many things: a son, a brother, and uncle, a friend, an athlete, a cook, an author, and being gay is just one part of who I am," Boitano said in a statement.

"First and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance. As an athlete, I hope we can remain focused on the Olympic spirit which celebrates achievement in sport by peoples of all nations."

Comments

[Sevo]

No! Really?
Uh, that closet door’s been open for years.

[Batgirl]

This is a surprise to anyone?

[darius404]

Anyone who only barely knows him. All I knew about him was his name, sex, profession, and that he was being sent to Russia.

[Jeff]

Oh. From the headline I thought he had announced he was actually heterosexual all along.

[Rasilio]

This, I never realized there was any question about his sexuality

[DEATFBIRSECIA]

Did you hear the one about the midget who was tired of hiding his sexual orientation?

Yeah he came out of the cabinet!