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Greg Louganis auctioning 3 of his Olympic medals to help AIDS services center
Louganis hopes to honor Ryan White, as well as his mother, with funds from the medal auctions.
Tom Daley uses Commonwealth Games to elevate LGBTQ activists and athletes
During the Opening Ceremony, Daley helped shine the spotlight on six LGBTQ figures from all over the Commonwealth.
Tom Daley lambastes FINA over trans athlete ban
After FINA disqualified trans athletes from competing in events like the Olympics, Daley expresses his fury with diving’s governing body
This queer Princeton diver is a New York club kid and TikTok sensation
Griffin Maxwell Brooks tests heteronormative limits every day, and their more than 1 million TikTok followers love them for it.
Tom Daley raises money for charity by completing Hell of a Homecoming endurance challenge
The Olympic Champion rows, bikes, swims, and runs the 270-mile journey from London to his hometown for Comic Relief.
Tom Daley rings in the new year by being named an OBE
With his latest honor, the Olympic champion reemphasizes his commitment to making Great Britain a better home for the LGBTQ community.
Outsports Male Athletes of the Year: Tom Daley and Sir Lee Pearson
Britain’s most famous diver and most decorated dressage rider did LGBTQ sports fans proud at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Gay Olympic diving star dies at 32
Brazilian diver Ian Matos, who came out in 2014, died of a lung infection.
Tom Daley says countries with death penalties for LGBTQ people should be banned from the Olympics
The Olympic gold medalist is determined to ensure anti-LGBTQ nations won’t be welcome at the 2024 Paris Games.
Tom Daley and Matty Lee’s synchronized diving gold tops any individual medal
In spite of conventional wisdom, the skill and aesthetics required to win a synchro gold make it the most impressive diving achievement.
Tom Daley wins bronze in 10m Platform and thanks his husband
Daley’s bronze completes his comeback from Rio and cements his status as a hero of the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympic diver Jordan Windle writes children’s book with his gay dad
'An Orphan No More' tells the story of a father and an orphan who don't look the same. It's the story of Jerry and Jordan Windle.
Here are three athletes to watch during Olympic Men’s Platform Diving
Tom Daley, Jordan Windle and Timo Barthel all hold particular interest for LGBTQ fans.
Olympic Diver Jordan Windle has stood up for gay athletes after being bullied himself
Jordan Windle is straight but has a gay dad. Now with Greg Louganis’ help, he’s competing in the Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Anton Down-Jenkins advances to Springboard finals in his first Olympics
Looking to Simone Biles for inspiration, Down-Jenkins pulls off a winning strategy in the semifinal to finish eighth.
Tom Daley shows off knitting prowess while cheering his fellow divers
While preparing for the Men’s 10 Meter Platform event, Daley supports his teammates and displays his love for his newest hobby.
What Tom Daley’s gold medal means to this gay man
Watching Tom Daley grow into his authentic self inspired me at a time when I was still trying to find a way toward mine. Seeing him win Olympic gold brought out all my emotions in the best way.
Tom Daley ‘incredibly proud’ to be a gay man and Olympic champion after winning gold
‘When I was younger I thought I was never going to be anything or achieve anything because of who I was,’ says Daley after his Olympic gold.
This Olympic diver isn’t ‘gay’ or ‘straight,’ but ‘human’
Timo Barthel has come to define himself as ‘human’ before anything else, looking to embrace all people.
Diver Jordan Windle makes his gay dad proud by qualifying for the Olympics
Jerry Windle taught his son how to be a straight ally to the LGBTQ community. And now he’ll be cheering him on at the Tokyo Games.
New Zealand’s first Olympic diver in 37 years is out and proudly gay
Anton Down-Jenkins will go to the Olympics as an out-and-proud representative of LGBTQ athletes.
Tom Daley returns to competition with two World Cup gold medals
In his first competition in 14 months, Daley prepares for the Olympics with Individual and Synchro golds at the 2021 FINA World Cup.
Meet 3 out HIV+ athletes: A bodybuilder, a triathlete and the world’s greatest diver
Read about the challenges and achievements of HIV+ Olympic legend Greg Louganis, International bodybuilder Raif Derrazi, who is living with AIDS and U.S.A.F. 1st Lt. Josh Hipps, a triathlete living with HIV.
Robbie Rogers shows off his family in new Ralph Lauren holiday ads
In a new promotion, Robbie Rogers and Greg Berlanti become the latest LGBTQ athlete family to be embraced by Madison Avenue.
Tom Daley how de we love thee? Let us count the ways
Tom Daley has inspired many with his vulnerability. Ken Schultz, with his parallel journey, has been a superfan all the way.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Out gay diver Matthew Mitcham wins Olympic gold
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Greg Louganis comes out as gay
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Thursday Night Football returns, The ‘F’ Word, Bi Week
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
‘Shocked. Appalled. Gutted.’ Gay swimmer reacts to University of Iowa shutting down program
Mike Nelson swam for four years at the University of Iowa and is stunned by the school’s decision to shut down the program that nurtured him. He and other swimmers are fighting back.
Tom Daley shows fans that he’s hilariously bad at golf
In a new vlog, the Olympic medalist entertainingly demonstrates that athletic skills on the platform don’t translate on the driving range.
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For Pride 2020, here are 30 Moments of Pride
From Jason Collins to Ireen Wust, Outsports is sharing 30 stories over 30 days, celebrating out athletes who made history.
30 Moments of Pride: Greg Louganis comes back from injury to win Olympic gold
After hitting his head on the springboard during prelims, the HIV-positive diver steps up his game to emerge a champion.