2024 gay olympians

There are 83 [a] modern Summer Olympic athletes, who made their Olympic debut in and have identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, non-binary, queer, or have openly been in a same-sex relationship. This surpasses the record-setting Tokyo Olympics, held in the summer of , where there were at least out competitors. This year, a record 20 male athletes participating in the summer Olympics are publicly out. The vast majority of athletes on the list of queer Olympians, approximately , are women.

Here are some of the LGBTQ+ athletes who have qualified for the Paris Olympics. (We will be updating this list regularly as the events get closer.) 1. Dan Jervis, Great Britain. But the more I watched, the more I gleaned about the sport. The more I watched, the more invested I became. The Olympics are a chance to discover athletes, who have been perfecting their craft in relative obscurity, and finally give get their moment to shine.

With the Olympics right around the corner, we couldn’t think of a better way to support Team USA than lifting up the incredible LGBTQ+ athletes leaving their mark in Paris. At least 29 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are on Team USA’s Olympic roster this year, with most either playing basketball or rowing. This marks a significant increase from previous years, with at least out athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympics, 56 at Rio in and 23 in at the London Games, according to Outsports. By stepping onto the world stage as their true selves, many Olympians are challenging stereotypes and inspiring millions of young athletes who feel unseen, said Billie Jean King, legendary tennis star and LGBTQ activist. Kenworthy became the first openly gay Olympic skier when he came out in

Meet the LGBTQ Olympians at the Paris Summer Games. Find medal counts, read their profiles, and follow their remarkable journeys. This number has increased from the past Tokyo Olympics held in , where there were at least out competitors. This is a record-breaking number for public LGBTQ representation through sports, as it is happening through an international event. This data came along with a record-breaking television audience, said the IOC, during the summer, especially during both Paris Opening ceremonies.