Brittany Bowe

Brittany Bowe’s role made an especially powerful statement in China, where LGBTQ people face significant challenges.

A record 34 athletes will represent their countries and “Team LGBTQ” as well in China starting this week. That includes a unprecedented 11 out men and the first non-binary athlete at the Winter Olympics.

Last summer, LGBTQ athletes dominated at the Olympics in Tokyo. Now others are lining up to do the same in Beijing.

As America went crazy for figure skater Adam Rippon and skier Gus Kenworthy, Brittany Bowe was concentrating on her performance.

“Other than being two-tenths off the podium, I’m really, really happy with that race.”

Rippon said he’d rather “do something positive,” like hold a gay rights event, than attend.

Hillary Clinton has heard of Gus Kenworthy and Adam Rippon. But not her.

He said the team is “darker, gayer, different” and basically called them affirmative action picks.