By AFPMore by this AuthorPYEONGCHANGA senior Olympic official hailed Canadian skater Eric Radford on Tuesday after he became the first openly gay man to win Winter Games gold. "We celebrate diversity at the IOC and that's something that's hopefully fundamental to what we want in Olympic values." Radford was not the only openly gay competitor in the team event, with bronze medallists the USA featuring 28-year-old Adam Rippon. Ruggiero added: "I think it's encouraging, it sends a strong message to that fundamental principle of acceptance globally. Radford and pairs partner Meagan Duhamel earned top marks for their dance to Adele's "Hometown Glory" after taking second in the short programme.

Source: Daily Nation February 13, 2018 06:56 UTC