out athletes
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Bisexual boxer Nicola Adams named Female Athlete of the Year
Friday, December 16, 2016Adams became the first female boxer to successfully defend her Olympic gold medal. -
Outsports names boxer Orlando Cruz Male Athlete of the Year
Wednesday, December 14, 2016The world's first out professional boxer won a North American title, although he fell short of claiming the world championship. -
UPDATED: Three gay soccer players in talks with The Football Association about coming out
Tuesday, December 13, 2016The players reportedly have been too scared to come out due to homophobia perceived to be alive and well in the sport. -
Amount of homophobia gay pro soccer player has heard may surprise you
Tuesday, December 13, 2016Anton Hysén tells a surprising story of what happened when a fan heckled him with a homophobic comment. -
He’s not competing, but the Rio Olympics are why Ian Thorpe came out
Friday, August 12, 2016Thorpe is credited with inspiring superstar Michael Phelps to become the swimmer he is today, and opening doors for other gay athletes. -
A record 42 out athletes will compete in the Summer Olympics in Rio
Monday, August 1, 2016Surprisingly few of those out LGBTQ athletes are playing for team USA.
Further Reading
WNBA All-Star Sue Bird comes out & reveals she's dating soccer star Megan Rapinoe
Bronx cheer: Why won't the Yankees support their LGBT fans?
Texas school's only gay football player accepted by everyone except his parents
This video of gay couples smooching for the Dodgers' Kiss Cam is everything
Did a Christian soccer player skip two matches to avoid wearing a Pride jersey?
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