Out Athletes

Paris-bound Australian climber Campbell Harrison says “representation matters” in face of homophobic Instagram comments.

The website features out athletes and coaches answering questions about being LGBTQ in sports.

Following a strong season, pro handball player Ola Hoftun Lillelien is fighting harder than ever for his community. He talks to Outsports about finding love, team spirit, and the shadow cast by the 2022 mass shooting in Oslo.

Brendan McFatridge gave a graduation speech that was just three minutes long, yet it included a ton of teenage wisdom.

Intrepid mountaineer and LGBTQ activist Dastan Kasmamytov enjoys "magical moment" proposing to partner Christian atop Denali in Alaska.

Brendan McFatridge was drafted into the Western Hockey League in 2021. He has since come out as gay and won an award for his work.

Justin Laevens tells Outsports that he wants to help other LGBTQ athletes who are still “stuck in the closet” after his positive experience.

After being banned from a smaller tour for being a trans woman, Hailey Davidson again refused to yield her LPGA Tour dream.

Nathan Matthews helped Wittenberg College to a regular season title. Being authentic as a gay man helped forge a bond with players.

The Arsenal star has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ athletes in football and beyond.

The 19-year-old’s goalscoring form while out on loan has helped him earn a contract extension at his third-tier club.

Cody Galloway competes in a unique form of MMA called Pankration. He talks about overcoming the odds just to get into the ring.

Merrick McHenry named to all-tournament team after helping UCLA Bruins win the title. He left Texas because he never fit in as a gay man.

Rob Kearney can lift prodigious amounts of weight. But his biggest success has been as an advocate for LGBTQ athletes.

The All-American gymnast saw the Movember campaign as a chance to raise awareness of a serious health issue and also expand his portfolio.

Mikey Connor takes charge of soccer games in Liverpool while being an influencer on social media. He talks about beating testicular cancer and helping others by raising awareness.

Nassib teamed up with Peggy Rajski from The Trevor Project to announce Cleveland's second round pick.

Nikki Ayers wasn’t always confident to speak up in sport for LGBTQ people like her. In Lesbian Visibility Week, she talks to Outsports about finding her voice.

Byron Perkins was a standout football player and person for Hampton. He is only the 3rd out gay player in the NFL Draft and hopes for a spot.

Phillips wore the Pride pin while taking home two All-American gymnastics honors at the NCAA championships.