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Brian Pockar
Full nameBrian James Pockar
Born(1959-10-27)October 27, 1959
Calgary, Alberta
DiedApril 28, 1992(1992-04-28) (aged 32)
Calgary
Figure skating career
CountryCanada
Skating clubCalgary WC
Retired1982
Medal record
Representing Brian Pockar Canada
Men's Figure skating
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Copenhagen Men's singles
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Megève Men's singles

Brian James Pockar (October 27, 1959 – April 28, 1992) was a Canadian figure skater. He was the 1982 World bronze medalist, a three-time Canadian national champion (1978–80), and competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics.[1] He was born and died in Calgary.

After turning pro, Pockar toured with Stars on Ice and worked as a choreographer. He died of AIDS in 1992.[2] Scott Hamilton outed Pockar as gay in Hamilton's autobiography, Landing It.[3]

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