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Bisexual boxer Nicola Adams named Female Athlete of the Year
Adams became the first female boxer to successfully defend her Olympic gold medal.
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Outsports names boxer Orlando Cruz Male Athlete of the Year
The world’s first out professional boxer won a North American title, although he fell short of claiming the world championship.
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UPDATED: Three gay soccer players in talks with The Football Association about coming out
The players reportedly have been too scared to come out due to homophobia perceived to be alive and well in the sport.
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Amount of homophobia gay pro soccer player has heard may surprise you
Anton Hysén tells a surprising story of what happened when a fan heckled him with a homophobic comment.
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He’s not competing, but the Rio Olympics are why Ian Thorpe came out
Thorpe is credited with inspiring superstar Michael Phelps to become the swimmer he is today, and opening doors for other gay athletes.
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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.