Gay speed skater Blake Skjellerup has been waiting for final word on whether he will be skating at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. He addresses the status of that in this video:
From Blake, with love! (via Blake Skjellerup)
We know Blake will continue to advocate for LGBT equality in and out of sports with his giant heart. We love you, Blake!
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