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Out Olympian Raven Saunders’ mother died shortly after seeing her win a medal
Her mother unexpectedly passed away shortly after watching her daughter win a silver medal for shot put.
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Laurel Hubbard fails to medal but is still facing anti-trans attacks
But she’s still grateful for the experience, saying “I hope by just being here, that will be enough,”
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Olympic diver “wouldn’t be here” if not for his gay dad
“I tell everyone, when they ask me why I dive, I dive purely for my dad,” Jordan Windle proudly said.
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The Olympics may have more LGBTQ representation than ever but it still has some major issues
There is historic representation at the Olympics, but some of the best LGBTQ athletes didn’t make the trip – and the ones that did have been misgendered, publicly maligned, and even outed while in Japan.
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Soccer player Quinn becomes first out trans athlete to win a medal at the Olympics
Last week, they became the first openly trans athlete to participate in the Olympic games.
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Stefanie Dolson is first out American athlete to win Olympic gold medal this year
With over 160 out athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics, Dolson isn’t the first member of “Team LGBTQ” to win a gold medal, but she’s still a trailblazer.
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Viral claim that the Olympics provided athletes with “anti-sex beds” is quickly debunked
The internet thought that the bed used at the Olympics would not be able to withstand sexual activity. An Olympic gymnast quickly cleared that up for everyone.
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The Olympics has enough things to worry about. Black hair shouldn’t be one of them.
Swim caps designed to protect Black hairstyles were banned because they don’t fit “the natural form of the head.”
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Olympics reject calls to remove Laurel Hubbard from competing in weightlifting
A petition sought to compel the International Olympic Committee to ban New Zealand’s weightlifter from competing. The IOC made clear that it’s not happening.
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Gay couple to compete together in team dressage event at Olympics
“it is so much fun if you are with someone who precisely understands that and knows what you are doing, dedicating all your time to horses,” Hans Peter Minderhoud said about competing with his partner Edward Gal.