List of LGBTQ Summer Olympians (2024–present)
This is a list of notable, openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and transgender sportspeople as well as those who identify as belonging to the broader queer community. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Robbie Rogers, Tom Daley, Michael Sam, Gareth Thomas -- these athletes are paving new ground in the world of sports as openly gay, out-and-proud players. Outsports
Thanks to these prominent athletes who are gay, the sports world is becoming more and more accepting of homosexual players. Whether these famous Olympians, tennis greats, and basketball players came out after they retired, or revealed their sexuality during their sports careers, they’ve paved the. Thanks to these prominent athletes who are gay , the sports world is becoming more and more accepting of homosexual players. Who is the most famous gay athlete? 
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A professional athlete who swam for Zimbabwe at the Rio Olympics, Sean Gunn came out as gay in March of "I honestly don't think anything really changed at all," Gunn told Outsports in. Chelsea Gray will rejoin the USA women's national basketball team this year, having contributed to their gold medal win in the previous Summer Olympics held in Tokyo. Since , Gray has been married to fellow athlete Tipesa Gray.
These athletes came out as LGBTQ+ in 2024 (so far)
Outsports is your home for all things LGBTQ+ sports. From inspiring coming out stories of athletes to the latest news about queer-centric sports events, we cover it all. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Even in , the decision for a professional athlete to come out can be a tough one. 25 LGBTQ+ Athletes to Watch in the Queerest Olympics Yet
Carl Nassib disproved every homophobic sports fallacy with one Instagram post. An imposing defensive end, Nassib showed the NFL was ready for a gay player, and that a gay player could win. All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. 20 queer sports heroes who have helped create a more
At least 29 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are on Team USA’s Olympic roster this year, with most either playing basketball or rowing. A record-setting out LGBTQ+ athletes participated in the Tokyo Summer Olympics in , and this year there’s at least competing. There’s also a number of firsts when it comes to LGBTQ representation this year: Kayla Miracle is the first out LGBTQ Olympic. . 
Meet the Out LGBTQ+ Team USA Athletes Competing in the 2024
was a banner year for gay men in sports, as athletes and advocates broke records, confronted adversity, and elevated LGBTQ+ representation to new heights. Here’s a look back at the most powerful moments of the year. 1. Tom Daley’s Emotional Farewell After dazzling fans at his fifth and final Olympic Games in Paris, British [ ]. .
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But he has returned to the sport and burst onto the international stage with gusto. After qualifying to become the first out gay athlete to compete in Olympic sport climbing by winning both the boulder and lead events at the Oceania Olympics trials, he shared a “powerful” public kiss with his boyfriend. .