Gay Olympic diving star dies at 32
Brazilian diver Ian Matos, who came out in 2014, died of a lung infection.
By Alex Reimer | December 23, 2021Brazilian diver Ian Matos, who came out in 2014, died of a lung infection.
By Alex Reimer | December 23, 2021The Olympic gold medalist is determined to ensure anti-LGBTQ nations won’t be welcome at the 2024 Paris Games.
By Ken Schultz | October 14, 2021In spite of conventional wisdom, the skill and aesthetics required to win a synchro gold make it the most impressive diving achievement.
By Ken Schultz | August 11, 2021Daley’s bronze completes his comeback from Rio and cements his status as a hero of the Tokyo Olympics.
By Ken Schultz | August 7, 2021Tom Daley, Jordan Windle and Timo Barthel all hold particular interest for LGBTQ fans.
By Ken Schultz | August 5, 2021Looking to Simone Biles for inspiration, Down-Jenkins pulls off a winning strategy in the semifinal to finish eighth.
By Ken Schultz | August 3, 2021While preparing for the Men’s 10 Meter Platform event, Daley supports his teammates and displays his love for his newest hobby.
By Ken Schultz | August 1, 2021Watching 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.
By Ken Schultz | July 27, 2021‘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.
By Jim Buzinski | July 26, 2021Timo Barthel has come to define himself as ‘human’ before anything else, looking to embrace all people.
By Jim Buzinski | July 20, 2021Jerry 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.
By Ken Schultz | June 15, 2021Anton Down-Jenkins will go to the Olympics as an out-and-proud representative of LGBTQ athletes.
By Jim Buzinski | June 1, 2021In his first competition in 14 months, Daley prepares for the Olympics with Individual and Synchro golds at the 2021 FINA World Cup.
By Ken Schultz | May 4, 2021Read 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.
By Dawn Ennis | December 1, 2020In a new promotion, Robbie Rogers and Greg Berlanti become the latest LGBTQ athlete family to be embraced by Madison Avenue.
By Ken Schultz | November 20, 2020Tom Daley has inspired many with his vulnerability. Ken Schultz, with his parallel journey, has been a superfan all the way.
By Cyd Zeigler | November 18, 2020Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 23, 2020Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 21, 2020The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
By Dawn Ennis | September 17, 2020Jordan Windle is straight but has a gay dad. Now with Greg Louganis’ help, he’s competing in the Tokyo Summer Olympics.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 15, 2020