out athletes

Brock McGillis wants to transform players into “shift makers” who can push back against language and behavior that makes players afraid to come out.

“She’s ruined women’s soccer!” the former beauty queen who got famous for opposing marriage equality claimed.

From the AIDS epidemic to Stonewall, learn about the many times that lesbian activists have stood up for the LGBTQ+ community.

These stars are worthy of gold medals just for sharing their truth.

“It’s difficult that I cannot see the people I love, often.”

A record 34 athletes will represent their countries and “Team LGBTQ” as well in China starting this week. That includes a unprecedented 11 out men and the first non-binary athlete at the Winter Olympics.

“We always wanted to do something simple and just the two of us,” Rippon revealed. “I’m glad we did it.”

Last summer, LGBTQ athletes dominated at the Olympics in Tokyo. Now others are lining up to do the same in Beijing.

Yet another American sporting authority is accused of ignoring or allowing abuse against their own athletes.

This year, professional athletes came out in droves, speaking up for their community and speaking out for causes they believed in.