Los Angeles, CA – Conor McDermott-Mostowy just skated into history – again. The openly gay speed skating sensation, 26, blazed to silver in the 1,500m and bronze in the 1,000m at the 2025 US Championships in Milwaukee, securing his spot on Team USA for the World Cup circuit and inching closer to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. “Out, proud, and blazing fast,” Conor beamed post-race, his rainbow armband gleaming under the lights. Since coming out in 2021, he’s shattered barriers in a sport where LGBTQ+ visibility is rarer than a perfect lap – and fans are obsessed, with #ConorSpeedKing surging to 2.8 million posts on X, celebrating his “superpower” authenticity.
From Washington, D.C. roots to the Utah Olympic Oval, Conor’s path is pure fire. A 2022 FISU gold medalist in the 1,000m, he’s notched World Cup bronzes and team sprints, but 2025’s haul – his best yet – catapults him toward Olympics glory. “This is for every queer kid who dreamed on ice,” he told Outsports, eyes misty. Off the rink, Conor’s solid ground with partner Dylan Beyer, a 28-year-old graphic designer, steals the show. Their IG? A love letter: Training selfies, rink-side smooches, Dylan’s “Proud of my speed demon” captions hitting 1.2M likes. “Dylan’s my anchor – he cheers louder than any crowd,” Conor shared in a Washington Blade chat.
X is swooning. Memes blend Conor’s glide with rainbow trails: “From closet to podium – Conor’s queer courage conquers!” One viral TikTok? His medal podium kiss with Dylan, synced to Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club,” 18M views. GLAAD: “Conor’s not just skating – he’s soaring for us all.” With Olympics looming, Conor’s proving: Talent + truth = triumph. One tweet: “Conor at 2026? Gold and gay – take my flag!” The frozen track’s thawing to rainbow fire. Who’s his biggest cheerleader?
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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?
