After coming out, Arizona swimmer finds true meaning of power
"Coming out is a powerful experience because it shows that you are willing to be different," Lauren Neidigh says.
By Lauren Elizabeth Neidigh | October 7, 2014"Coming out is a powerful experience because it shows that you are willing to be different," Lauren Neidigh says.
By Lauren Elizabeth Neidigh | October 7, 2014Tom Daley is a UK spokesperson for Adidas NEO. So much for big-time sports companies running away from LGBT athletes.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 17, 2014"I think someone is [putting] you on," he says in response to the rumors Down Under.
By Jim Buzinski | September 15, 2014The Gay Games crowd at swimming encouraged a struggling swimmer and sent a great message of inclusion.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 11, 2014Mitcham gets gold in synchronized event, Daley the silver in a very close finish.
By Jim Buzinski | August 1, 2014Jonathan Goler swam at MIT a decade ago. He was accepted by his team then and encourages LGBT athletes not to quit sports for fear of coming out.
By Jonathan Goler | July 31, 2014"Back on Board" looks at an Olympic champion who is the ultimate survivor.
By Jim Buzinski | July 30, 2014Ian Thorpe said in a TV interview that he is not straight, he is gay.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 13, 2014Ian Thorpe is openly gay and maybe now he'll be happy. I had a glimpse into his situation 10 years ago.
By Jim Buzinski | July 13, 2014Ian Thorpe reveals he is gay in a TV interview Sunday with Michael Parkinson, according to reports.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 12, 2014Greg Louganis documentary is getting great reviews so far.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 9, 2014Ian Thorpe will again answer questions about his sexual orientation, this time from Michael Parkinson.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 8, 2014Jack L. Thorne has three state titles, including a state record in the 100m backstroke. Today he came out as gay on Facebook and Twitter, and he shares his story here.
By Jack Thorne | June 23, 2014Chris Cassingham is a swimmer and graduating senior at Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. He has only come out to a handful of people but wanted to share his story here.
By Chris Cassingham | June 16, 2014Liam Huffman has fit in perfectly as an out swimmer at George Washington University, but it wasn't easy when he was younger.
By Jim Buzinski | June 15, 2014Nick Jessee has been out since he was a high school freshman and there was never any looking back. The freshman swimmer at St. Louis University wins respect and accolades from his team.
By Erik Hall | April 23, 2014Gay swimmer Austin Parrish struggled coming out to his parents. Bridges are still being built.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 23, 2014"I realize that now that I don’t have weight on my shoulders to keep my head down," Lauren Elizabeth Neidigh writes. After she comes out, she finds an inner peace that was lacking.
By Lauren Elizabeth Neidigh | April 15, 2014British diver had said he fancied girls as well as guys, but now says he's gay.
By Jim Buzinski | April 3, 2014Coming out to his teammates at the University of Virginia was easy for Parker Camp compared to his family. The result was unconditional love and a burden lifted. "We are the definition of a modern family," his brother said.
By Parker Camp | March 5, 2014