An out gay man just won his 12th Paralympic gold medal

Lee Pearson emerges triumphant atop his horse Breezer at the Tokyo Paralympics, emotional about their win. (Photo: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images)

Sir Lee Pearson continued an astounding run of Paralympics triumphs, earning the 12th gold medal of his illustrious career with a victory in para dressage in Tokyo.

Representing Great Britain in his fifth Games, the openly gay rider earned…