Eric Radford

Eric Radford is a Canadian Olympian and two-time World Champion in figure skating, known for his distinguished career in pairs skating and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. After forming his highly successful partnership with Meagan Duhamel in 2010, Eric Radford quickly established himself as a dominant force in pairs figure skating. Radford had previously demonstrated his talent, securing the Canadian novice title in 2002 and the junior title in 2004. With Duhamel, he clinched their first Canadian National Title in 2012, following a silver medal at the 2011 Four Continents Championships.

They went on to represent Canada at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and concluded their partnership with a bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships before Radford announced his second retirement from competitive skating in July 2022. Beyond the ice, Radford has made significant contributions through his passion for music and advocacy. He holds a Grade 9 Royal Conservatory of Music certificate and has composed music for fellow elite skaters, including Olympic medalist Patrick Chan. As an ambassador for the Canadian Olympic Committee’s #OneTeam initiative, Radford actively champions LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, leveraging his personal experiences as an openly gay athlete to inspire and educate younger generations.

His commitment to both artistic expression and social change underscores his multifaceted impact.