Three-time Olympic gold medallist Martina Sáblíková has publicly come out, revealing that she’s been in a long-term relationship with her national teammate.
After 12 years in a same-sex relationship with fellow Czech speedskater Nikola Zdráhalová, Sáblíková has shared a heartfelt social media post revealing their love story.
Martina Sáblíková posted an image of them embracing, and shared: “You guys know I’ve always kept my private life private – and that’s not going to change, because it truly matters to me. But recently, I’ve felt like some people have been trying to speak on my behalf, and it’s become a bit too much.
“So here it is, straight from me: Niky Zdráhalová and I are a couple. She’s been my rock, we’re happy, and we’ve been sharing a beautiful life together for over 12 years. Spread love!”
Comments under the post praise the Olympian for sharing her truth.
One person wrote: “I think we already live in a time when love does not need to be hidden. And the two of you together is such a beautiful symbiosis, understanding and support that you should be an inspiration to many couples of the opposite-sex on what a healthy relationship looks like.”
Another person commented: “It’s your only and only business! Good luck in the coming years.”
Others praised the couple for being in a relationship for more than a decade.
Since the post, Sáblíková has shared an image with Zdráhalová showing the pair cycling, captioned: “With my girl on a bike. 