The Sports Thread #1 For 2/10/14 (Multiple Versions): Ireen Wust, The First Openly Gay Athlete To Medal, Gets Hugged By Putin
Top Story Legendary Dutch speed skater Ireen Wust revealed some intriguing news after winning her 3rd Olympic title with her top performance in the the 3,000 meters and becoming the first open gay athlete to medal in Sochi. In an interview with Holland's NOS, Wust has revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated her latest gold medal triumph in the women's 3,000 meters. What makes it even more interesting besides Putin congratulating a non-Russian athlete is the fact that she is gay. Wust mentioned that she "got a cuddle" from the under the radar president. Second Top Story Another prominent gay athlete to make news today is England women's soccer captain Casey Stoney, who announced her coming out today . She becomes the second European soccer player this come out this year and first active one to do so after Thomas Hitzlsperger did so last month. MLS American winger Robbie Rogers came out last year with the Los Angeles Galaxy i...