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June 24, 2020
30 Moments of Pride: Bisexual Ireen Wüst wins 5 medals at the Sochi Olympics
The bisexual Dutch speed skater took home more medals than any other athlete at the Sochi games. And she did it in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
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July 20, 2019
Human rights court orders Russia to pay damages to sports equality group
The European Court of Human Rights ordered Russia to pay Sochi Pride House and 2 other LGBTQ nonprofit groups rejected under its anti-gay "propaganda" law.
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March 13, 2019
IOC to fund research of transgender athletes
The International Olympic Committee is calling for researchers to apply for funding of "athlete-centered projects" including trans athletes
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March 3, 2019
These 3 out athletes won queer readers’ votes
They were among the winners of the 2019 Queerties
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March 5, 2018
Former Russian pro soccer player says no problem for gays at World Cup
Alexey Smertin calls news of Russian homophobia ‘propaganda.’
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December 14, 2017
Olympian John Fennell’s 2018 hopes just ended in the worst way, and he could use a hug
Fennell came out as gay shortly after he luged for Canada in Sochi in 2018.
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November 13, 2017
Help gay Olympian John Fennell compete and get to the Winter Olympics
Fenell competed for Canada in 2014, now hopes to sled for the United States in the Olympics.
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November 30, 2016
Gus Kenworthy says he wants to be an actor when he hangs up his skis
The openly gay skier appears in a sports-themed episode of The Real O’Neals, Dec. 6.
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May 20, 2016
Rogers: I'll wear glitter and a tiara in World Cup
Robbie Rogers gives a colorful answer when Chelsea Handler asks him about possibly playing in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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October 22, 2015
Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy comes out as gay
The Olympic skier who helped find homes for five stray dogs from Sochi now comes out as gay in ESPN The Magazine to be free and help others find their way through their journeys.
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December 15, 2014
Olympic champ: IOC isn't doing enough for gays
Anja Paerson is one of the most decorated international gay athletes of all time. Now she takes aim at the International Olympic Committee that isn't doing enough for LGBTI athletes.
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December 10, 2014
LGBT Olympic Twitter chat w/ MSNBC
Thomas Roberts and Cyd Zeigler will lead an MSNBC Twitter chat about LGBT issues in the Olympics Thursday at 10amET.
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December 4, 2014
Olympic figure skater Eric Radford is gay
Eric Radford has an Olympic silver medal in figure skating. Now he aims for a gold medal in 2018 - with his skating partner Meagan Duhamel - as an openly gay man and with his "gay family" at home.
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November 30, 2014
Canadian Olympic Committee reveals LGBT programs
Canadian Olympic Committee set to reveal key LGBT initiatives and new partnership.
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October 27, 2014
New documentary 'To Russia With Love'
Johnny Weir, Billie Jean King and gay Russian teenager Vlad win over hearts in the upcoming documentary, 'To Russia With Love.'
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June 15, 2014
PR rep claims he was fired for pro-gay tweet
Tweet on Lotus F1's feed showed two men kissing and was later deleted. It was aimed at Russia's anti-gay laws.
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June 11, 2014
Charline Labonte: Olympic hockey player & gay
Charline Labonte played in her fourth Winter Olympics for Canada in Sochi. Her girlfriend, speed skater Anastasia Buscis, was there with her. Labonte talks here for the first time about being gay.
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May 28, 2014
Olympic luger John Fennell is gay
John Fennell talks about being gay in Russia for the Olympics and the fear that instilled in him.
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April 1, 2014
Olympic snowboarder raising money for training
The Australian boardercross racer came out in reaction to Russia's anti-gay laws and was "willing to rip Putin's ass." She needs help in competing in the upcoming season.
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March 6, 2014
Paralympic dreams
Stephanie Wheeler has competed in two Paralympics as an athlete, winning gold both times.
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February 26, 2014
Slovenian Olympic skier has a body for days
The skier competed in four events in the Olympics, then took off her shirt for Outsports.
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February 26, 2014
We failed in Sochi because we didn't risk a thing
Our LGBT efforts around the Olympics did have some positive repercussions, but we ultimately failed LGBT Russians because we didn't risk anything the way many of them risk every day.
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February 25, 2014
Breaking: Moscow venues canceling on Open Games
At least four sports venues have canceled, in addition to the Hilton Hotel, which was set to host a roundtable discussion.
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February 23, 2014
Gay 2006 U.S. Olympian: Coming out has changed
There are gay Olympians open to those people who matter to them, Brian Olsen says. "Being out to your friends, family, and team will make you a better athlete." But he argues that it's asking a lot for someone to tell the entire world they’re gay.
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February 23, 2014
Ryan in Russia: A pin for a sausage
Apparently the Wave isn't the only crowd favorite we've exported to the world and here at the Sochi Olympics (we're sorry, you're welcome). Singing along to "Sweet Caroline" is a big hit, especially with the Dutch.