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British divers take bronze in Rio but only the gay one makes headlines
It’s a reversal of fortune for Britain’s gay champion diver, who was given prominent coverage over his straight swimming partner.
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Historic Nike ad stars trans Olympian Chris Mosier
The transgender triathlon Olympian is the first openly trans athlete to earn a spot on a U.S. national team.
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She said ‘YES!’ Rio volunteer pops question to her Olympian girlfriend
“I wanted to show people that love wins,” said Marjorie Enya.
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Antigay fans taunt LGBTQ Olympians with cruel chants
Team USA’s openly lesbian coach and players received a rude welcome from fans in Rio.
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Let the games begin… with a kiss!
These two torch bearers lit a fire on the road to the Olympics as they shared a kiss, now seen ’round the world.
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The time AIDS activists used condoms to hijack the Olympic rings
It was 1995, and Atlanta was in the height of Olympic fever as the city prepared to host the 1996 Summer Games.
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Transgender model Lea T leads Team Brazil in Rio Olympics ceremony
It was an especially significant moment for Brazil, which faces some of the highest reported violence against transgender people of any country in the world.
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She’s got gay: WNBA’s MVP comes out, reveals she’s engaged at Olympics
Although social media often features her fiancée, Elena Delle Donne has only now revealed she is gay and engaged.
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A record 42 out athletes will compete in the Summer Olympics in Rio
Surprisingly few of those out LGBTQ athletes are playing for team USA.