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| − | + | 14-times Paralympic Games Gold Medalist as an equestrian in the dressage event (2000x3, 2004x3, 2008x3, 2012, 2016, and 2021x3). He also has six world-championship and three European titles. Commander of the British Empire medal for services to equestrianism and disabled sport. Knighted in 2017 for his services to sport and for his extensive charity work. | |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [[World Sports Champions Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | * [[World Sports Champions Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | ||
* [[LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold]] | * [[LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold]] | ||
| + | * [[Disability and the LGBTQ Community]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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* 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.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/ | * http://www.leepearson.co.uk/ | ||
| + | * https://www.outsports.com/2024/8/30/24100887/lee-pearson-paralympics-suspension-british-equestrian-lgbtq-gay-dressage/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:15, 1 September 2024
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1974 -
Occupation
Sports
Notable Achievements
Olympic Gold
World Champion
CBE
Description
14-times Paralympic Games Gold Medalist as an equestrian in the dressage event (2000x3, 2004x3, 2008x3, 2012, 2016, and 2021x3). He also has six world-championship and three European titles. Commander of the British Empire medal for services to equestrianism and disabled sport. Knighted in 2017 for his services to sport and for his extensive charity work.
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