In the run up to the games, controversy didn’t quite rage as it did storm about Russia’s downright disgusting stance on LGBT rights. Much ado was made about the various LGBT athletes that were competing at the games and whether or not they would make a protest against Russia’s bigotry.

In the end, only Dutch snowboard legend Cheryl Maas made anything that could have been considered a “statement” – the out gay rider flashed a pair of rainbow mitts at the camera during qualifying.

While Cheryl herself remained silent on whether or not the gesture was a deliberate protest (admitting as much could have seen her disqualified for making a political point) millions of people took it as such – and took to Twitter to show their support.

And although it’s hardly a Tommie Smith and John Carlos moment, we have to claim this as a victory for snowboarding – after all, I didn’t see any ice-skaters or curlers brave enough to fly the rainbow flag, did you?