For LGBTQ reporters, covering the Olympics is surreal
Several openly LGBTQ reporters will be covering the Games in Tokyo, and they’re ready to tell the stories of the record-setting number of out athletes.
By Alex Reimer | July 20, 2021Several openly LGBTQ reporters will be covering the Games in Tokyo, and they’re ready to tell the stories of the record-setting number of out athletes.
By Alex Reimer | July 20, 2021Embracing change while staying consistent could lead this middle distance contender to precious metal in Tokyo.
By Karleigh Webb | July 20, 2021When Canadian Markus Thormeyer finally told his team he was gay, the positive response fueled him in the pool.
By Jim Buzinski | July 20, 2021Timo Barthel has come to define himself as ‘human’ before anything else, looking to embrace all people.
By Jim Buzinski | July 20, 2021Dominic Clarke is proud to compete as an openly queer Olympian, hoping to increase visibility of LGBTQ athletes.
By Jim Buzinski | July 19, 2021Luke Prokop is the first active player under NHL contract to publicly come out.
By Alex Reimer | July 19, 2021Raven Saunders will contend for a medal at the Tokyo Summer Olympics as an out and proud track and field athlete for Team USA.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 19, 2021Laurel Hubbard fairly earned a spot at the Tokyo Olympics, and the trans athlete will compete.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 19, 2021Yes, the NHL, hockey and America are “ready” for gay professional athletes like Luke Prokop.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 19, 2021The Chicago Sky center is representing the United States in a half court version of basketball at the Tokyo Olympics.
By Ken Schultz | July 16, 2021The numbers support my hypothesis that the Netherlands boasts the objectively gayest squad competing in the 2020 Olympics.
By Shelby Weldon | July 16, 2021Aleksandra Jarmolińska could win an Olympic medal for a country that won’t recognize her marriage.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 15, 2021Eight out LGBTQ stars played in the WNBA All-Star Game, including five on Team USA.
By Alex Reimer | July 15, 2021At least three more LGBTQ couples are also heading to Tokyo, though they’ll compete on different teams.
By Alex Reimer | July 15, 2021Two years ago her rainbow shoes made an international statement. In Tokyo she wants her times, jumps and throws to do the talking.
By Karleigh Webb | July 15, 2021Contreras, a former pro wrestler himself, won Impact Wrestling’s #ImpactSuperFan contest earlier this month.
By Brian C. Bell | July 14, 2021Nick Wagman found refuge riding horses and growing up gay. Now he’s headed to the Olympics an out gay man.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 14, 2021Stewart received some extra hardware on her way to Tokyo, where she’s looking to win her second gold medal.
By Alex Reimer | July 13, 2021Kelly Kretschman won an Olympic softball gold medal in 2004. Now she’s helping her partner Ally Carda prepare for the Tokyo Games.
By Ken Schultz | July 13, 2021Raiders quarterback voices his total support for his teammate who came out publicly as gay.
By Jim Buzinski | July 13, 2021