Timothy LeDuc

Timothy LeDuc is a two-time U.S. national champion and Olympian pair skater, recognized for their groundbreaking achievement as the first openly non-binary athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics. LeDuc’s competitive journey in pair skating began by placing tenth at the 2010 U.S. Championships with partner Lauren Gifford.

Championships. After two years performing in Willy Bietak ice shows on Royal Caribbean cruise ships, LeDuc returned to competitive skating in 2016. A pivotal moment in LeDuc’s career came in May 2016, when they formed a significant partnership with Ashley Cain. Coached by Peter Cain, the pair quickly established themselves, earning a bronze medal at the 2016 Golden Spin of Zagreb during their 2016-17 season, and securing third place at the 2017 U.S.

Olympic team for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. It was there that LeDuc made history, becoming the first openly non-binary athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics, ultimately placing eighth in the pairs event. Earlier in 2021, the pair also secured bronze medals at the CS Autumn Classic International, CS Finlandia Trophy, and Skate Canada International. Following the 2022 World Championships, where Cain sustained an injury, Timothy LeDuc and Ashley Cain-Gribble announced their retirement from competitive skating on June 13, 2022.

LeDuc has since focused on their next career chapter, pursuing a coaching career in Chicago, leveraging their extensive competitive experience to mentor and develop future generations of figure skaters.