Lee Pearson

Lee Pearson

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

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/
• https://www.outsports.com/2024/8/30/24100887/lee-pearson-paralympics-suspension-british-equestrian-lgbtq-gay-dressage/

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