Gay gymnast finds new sports passion as a college cheerleader at UConn
Ben Duncan learned the value of discipline and perseverance as a gymnast growing up and found a community as a UConn cheerleader.
By Benjamin Duncan | February 9, 2021Outsports’ list of coming out stories from LGBT people in sports.
Ben Duncan learned the value of discipline and perseverance as a gymnast growing up and found a community as a UConn cheerleader.
By Benjamin Duncan | February 9, 2021Lacrosse referee Kyle Kennery battled addiction and self-doubt in his unconventional journey of acceptance.
By Kyle Kennery | February 4, 2021Maria Lopez found strength to share her sexual identity spurred by the demands for racial justice and equality.
By Maria E. Lopez | February 3, 2021Schooled in a stifling Catholic environment, Abram Gregory found an invaluable coping mechanism in fencing.
By Abram Gregory | January 28, 2021When Bryan Pinto saw his fellow officials celebrate his special day, he realized he was just one of the guys.
By Bryan Pinto | January 26, 2021Chris McLeod fought his sexuality for years in an unforgiving sport, but now is determined to help others reach their potential.
By Christopher W. McLeod | January 19, 2021Marco Lehmann has played pro basketball for 8 seasons and also plays on the national 3x3 team.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 15, 2021Gilmour was named NCAA Division III LGBTQ Athlete of the Year after captaining the Hamilton College basketball team.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 14, 2021‘I have no doubt that without Fergus I never would have had the resolve to put myself out there in this way,’ writes pro rugby player Devin Ibanez.
By Devin Ibanez | January 14, 2021Couper Gunn gained strength on and off the field after deciding to stop hiding.
By Couper Gunn | January 12, 2021It’s a new year! Unfortunately, Some of 2020’s worst problems followed us into 2021, like the dearth of out pro male athletes. A New Year’s message from the managing editor.
By Dawn Ennis | January 1, 2021Devin Ibañez comes out as a gay player in professional rugby and hopes to inspires others in a similar situation.
By Jim Buzinski | December 30, 2020Hig Roberts talks about the fear he had living in the closet.
By Cyd Zeigler | December 13, 2020Therese Pitman used to hide her feelings for other women while also dating men until she decided to just be herself.
By Therese Pitman | December 8, 2020Working on a video highlighting LGTBQ sports equality in Kentucky was the catalyst for Justin Mathis to begin his coming out journey.
By Justin Mathis | December 2, 2020Golf ‘at its core is a conservative white straight cis-male dominated industry,’ says Kyle Winn. ‘It has gotten better, but we have a long way to go.’
By Kyle M. Winn | December 1, 2020Decorated amateur bowler Christine Rebstock is beginning to live her truth and bring her game back to life as well.
By Karleigh Webb | November 30, 2020Lauren Harrigian spent years struggling with her transition, but she can now say she is ‘both a competitive marathon runner and also an amazing trans woman.’
By Lauren Harrigian | November 18, 2020John Olbrys discovered his sports passion on the water and his career in the Coast Guard, and after coming out has found it progressively easier to be himself.
By John Olbrys | November 17, 2020Unique Smith found a home and support on his college volleyball team by being himself.
By Unique Smith | November 10, 2020