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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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Another woman with “too high” natural testosterone is disqualified at the Olympics
Francine Niyonsaba was first banned from her regular competition by the same rule affecting Caster Semenya and others. She made it to the Olympics anyway – just to get disqualified on another technicality.
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LGBTQ athletes are shining after the opening week of the Olympics
Over a week since the flame was lit and the Olympic Games commenced, very few teams have gleamed as much as “Team LGBTQ” has in Tokyo thus far.
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Tom Daley gets first Olympic gold medal & has a message for LGBTQ people
“I feel incredibly proud to say I am a gay man and also an Olympic champion.”
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Soccer player Quinn becomes the first trans athlete to compete at the Olympics
The soccer star said of their historic moment, “I’ll celebrate when we’re all here.”
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Twitter jokes that the White House came out as bisexual last night
The White House lit up in the American colors in recognition of the Olympics. But some people online had a different, much funnier view.
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Donald Trump renews attacks on U.S. Women’s soccer team following their initial Olympics loss
While Trump and conservatives were booing the world’s most decorated women’s soccer team, the U.S. has already rebounded with a win.
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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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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.