In commemoration of Pride Month and the 50th year since the Stonewall Inn riots in New York in 1969, Outsports is profiling one out athlete daily who embodies the “Stonewall Spirit,” reflecting the courage of those who launched the modern LGBTQ rights movement.
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‘Stonewall Spirit’: 30 LGBTQ athletes who made history
In honor of Pride month we celebrate LGBTQ athletes who made history.
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June 30, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Adam Rippon
Adam Rippon is an LGBTQ icon because he’s willing to express himself in his skating, his words, and his work.
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June 29, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Brittney Griner
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is one of only 11 WNBA players who have earned an Olympic gold medal, FIBA World Cup gold medal, WNBA title and NCAA title.
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June 28, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Billy Bean
Billy Bean is the only out gay Major League Baseball player — current or former — alive today.
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June 28, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox endured unfair attacks and criticism simply for wanting to follow the rules and compete.
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June 27, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Patricio Manuel
Overcoming a number of obstacles following his transition, Manuel became the first professional male trans boxer ever to win a fight.
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June 25, 2019
Our Women’s History Month Spotlight shines on Diana Nyad
Best known for her world record swim from Cuba to Florida, Nyad’s greatest achievement was proving LGBTQ people could be normalized.
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June 24, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Lana Lawless
Trans golfer Lana Lawless’ lawsuits helped make the LPGA more welcoming to transgender athletes.
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June 23, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes shared her love for another woman at a critical time for LGBTQ acceptance in America.
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June 22, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Caster Semenya
South African Olympian Caster Semenya is a shining example of what the Stonewall pioneers fought for: equality.
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June 21, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Justin Fashanu
Justin Fashanu was an out gay soccer player ahead of his time.
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June 20, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Greg Louganis
The greatest diver in the world is a gay man with HIV: Greg Louganis.
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June 19, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe has accomplished many historic firsts as an out lesbian soccer player.
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June 18, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Robbie Rogers
The soccer star briefly retired rather than face life as an out professional athlete. Then he realized it gave him a chance to be a role model.
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June 17, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King has been an unwavering champion for women, LGBTQ and various under-served communities.
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June 16, 2019
30 LGBTQ atheltes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit”: John Amaechi
The "$17 million man" remains vigilant years after becoming the first out gay former NBA player.
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June 15, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Michael Sam
Michael Sam was the first out gay player ever drafted by an NFL team.
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June 14, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Sue Wicks
At a time when the WNBA didn’t want out players, Sue Wicks was publicly out and proud of it.
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June 13, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Dave Kopay
Dave Kopay came out as a gay player in the NFL and became the father of the LGBTQ sports movement.
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June 11, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Jason Collins
The first out gay male athlete to play in a major pro sports league hasn’t retired from LGBTQ advocacy.
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June 11, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Rudy Galindo
Figure skater and barrier breaker Rudy Galindo opened the doors for today’s stars to be themselves.
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June 10, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Martina Navratilova
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has made headlines as an athlete, an advocate and in the debate over transgender inclusion in sports.
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June 9, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Matthew Mitcham
Diver Matthew Mitcham made history by winning a gold medal as openly gay.
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June 8, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Mianne Bagger
Stonewall Spiriti: Mianne Bagger was the first trans woman to play in a pro golf tournament. She did not win.
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June 7, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Esera Tuaolo
Gay football player Esera Tuaolo came out after a successful NFL career, but his pro-LGBTQ work was just getting started.
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June 6, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Glenn Burke
Los Angeles Dodger Glenn Burke invented the high-five and barely hid that he was gay. He was an athlete ahead of his time.
