Los Angeles, CA – Conor McDermott-Mostowy is the gay speed skater stealing the world’s breath – and medals. The 26-year-old Team USA phenom powered to silver in the 1,500m and bronze in the 1,000m at the 2025 US Championships, locking his World Cup berth and revving toward the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. “Out, proud, and unstoppable,” Conor grinned, rainbow laces flashing as he crossed the line. Since his bold 2021 coming-out, he’s pioneered visibility in speed skating’s icy shadows, and #ConorBlaze has hit 3.1 million posts, fans raving: “Gay gold incoming – Conor’s our hero!”
From D.C. dreams to Milwaukee mastery, Conor’s arc is electric. A 2022 FISU gold medalist, he’s snagged World Cup bronzes and team pursuits, but this double-medal haul – his career peak – catapults him Olympics-bound. “Every lap’s for the kids hiding their flags,” he told LA Blade, voice fierce. Off-ice, Conor’s kindred spirit shines with partner Dylan Beyer, 28, a creative whiz whose rink-side cheers and cozy IG snaps – post-race hugs, coffee dates – melt hearts. “Dylan’s my victory lap – he sees me, all of me,” Conor confided in a Outsports feature, their “quiet, genuine snapshots” racking 1.5M shares.
X is electric. Edits fuse Conor’s sprint with pride parades: “From closet chills to Olympic thrills – Conor’s courage conquers!” One TikTok? Dylan’s “My Olympian” vlog, 20M views, synced to Troye Sivan’s “Rush.” Megan Rapinoe tweeted: “Conor’s speed? Matched by his soul – 2026, we’re watching.” With Milan calling, Conor’s proving: Authenticity accelerates. One post: “Conor and Dylan? Love’s the real gold.” The ice is cracking to rainbow roar. What’s his next glide?
