Lee Pearson

Lee Pearson

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1974 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

Olympic Gold

World Champion

CBE

Description

13-times Paralympic Games Gold Medalist as an equestrian in the dressage event (2000x3, 2004x3, 2008x3, 2012, 2016, and 2021x2). He also has six world-championship and three European titles. Commander of the British Empire medal for services to equestrianism and disabled sport.

See Also

• LGBTQ Presence in the Equestrian World
• World Sports Champions Who Identify as LGBTQ
• LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold
• Disability and the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/10/16/uk-gay-paralympic-athlete-prepared-to-risk-prison-by-speaking-out-against-russias-anti-gay-laws/
• http://www.leepearson.co.uk/