Our coverage of the 2009 World Outgames in Copenhagen, July 25-Aug. 1:
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 | Aug. 5, 2009 Time to end gay sports medal inflation HTML clipboard Medal inflation, or awarding a gold, silver or a bronze medal just for showing up devalues sport and real accomplishment. A proposal to fix it at gay sporting events. Story |
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 | July 29, 2009 ‘There was blood.” Athlete describes bomb attack Dean Koga of Seattle describes what happened when he was struck by shrapnel from a bomb tossed at the World Outgames track and field competition. Story |
 | July 28, 2009 Athlete injured in bombing A member of the Seattle Frontrunners was injured from shrapnel when an explosive device was thrown onto the track during competition at the World Outgames in Copenhagen. Story |
 | July 27, 2009 Athletes feel the pinch; swimming opens The recession has taken its toll on the Outgames and no country is as affected as Iceland, whose athletes have resorted to aggressive fund-raising. Also, gays in straight leagues in Denmark, a hot tattoo, plus other notes. In photos, the first day of swimming. |
| July 26, 2009 Colorful opening, colorful athletes The Opening Ceremonies of the 2009 Outgames were dazzling, even with the rain. One the first day of competition, the color was provided by two Thai beach volleyball players in colorful matching skirts. On a disturbing note, three gay men were attacked after the ceremonies. |
| July 20, 2009 Coverage starts this weekend The Second World Outgames kick off this Saturday in Copenhagen, Denmark, this Saturday, July 25. |
