Natasha Kai of the U.S. was not the only out woman to stand on a soccer victory podium.  German lesbian midfielder Linda Bresonik stood with her victorious teammates after Germany beat Japan 2-0 for the bronze.  At home, she plays with the SG Essen-Schoenbeck as well as the national team.  

In the softball finals, the U.S.  team went down to Japan 3-1 in a huge upset.  But hey, we did get a silver, not a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.  Which meant that hitter/second baseman Vicky Galindo (who is bi) and out lesbian catcher Lauren Lappin were showing off their medals with their teammates. 

While most everybody was watching Phelps collect another gold medal, some of us were watching the U.S. softball team collect Chinese Taipei 7-0. Two out women are playing on the U.S. team, contributing to their huge winning streak. In fact, Vicki Galindo (who is bi) is becoming a valued player. Listed as 2nd and 3rd baseman, she’s also emerging as a hitter. Though slender as a reed, she packs a wallop - which is why they sent her in to back up Crystl Bustos, who was already on 1st base. Vicki made her first Olympic hit and got Bustos home. Meanwhile lesbian Lauren Lappin is being the competent infield catcher.