Paul Poirier aims for an Olympic medal less than a year after coming out as gay

[CellarDweller]

Paul Poirier aims for an Olympic medal less than a year after coming out as gay

By Cyd Zeigler  -  Feb 4, 2022



Paul Poirier captured hearts last night with ice dancing partner Piper Gilles, as the duo skated in the team event for Canada at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

In you-cant-miss-it orange outfits, they skated to fourth place, racking up seven points for Canada. Their outfits are also memorable for the rainbow-colored feathers on his shoulders and her dress, seemingly a nod to Poirier being part of the LGBTQ community.

“We are really pleased with out performance today,” Poirier said after their foray into the team event.  “It’s our first time getting back competing on Olympic ice. That is a really big deal for any athlete, so we’re really happy to have the team event together.”

This is the third Olympics for Poirier, having competed in 2010 with former partner Vanessa Crone.



https://www.outsports.com/olympics/2022/...per-gilles

[Bhp91126]

I hope judges are more accepting of lgbt skaters than during Jonny Weir’s days

[CellarDweller]

I know. Poor Johnny was put through the wringer and told to act "less gay". As if anyone's sexuality affects how they perform as an athlete.