Our favorite ‘human’ diver wins European diving title and gets closer to Olympics
German diver Timo Barthel charmed us in 2021 with his answer when we asked if he was gay. He won a major title this week.
By Jim Buzinski | June 29, 2023German diver Timo Barthel charmed us in 2021 with his answer when we asked if he was gay. He won a major title this week.
By Jim Buzinski | June 29, 2023Daley’s surprise Instagram post about his new son provided a moment to celebrate and redeemed the entire platform.
By Ken Schultz | April 18, 2023Louganis hopes to honor Ryan White, as well as his mother, with funds from the Bonham medal auctions on Sept. 14.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 10, 2023During the Opening Ceremony, Daley helped shine the spotlight on six LGBTQ figures from all over the Commonwealth.
By Ken Schultz | July 30, 2022After FINA disqualified trans athletes from competing in events like the Olympics, Daley expresses his fury with diving’s governing body
By Ken Schultz | July 1, 2022Griffin Maxwell Brooks tests heteronormative limits every day, and their more than 1 million TikTok followers love them for it.
By Alex Reimer | May 3, 2022The Olympic Champion rows, bikes, swims, and runs the 270-mile journey from London to his hometown for Comic Relief.
By Ken Schultz | February 23, 2022With his latest honor, the Olympic champion reemphasizes his commitment to making Great Britain a better home for the LGBTQ community.
By Ken Schultz | January 3, 2022Britain’s most famous diver and most decorated dressage rider did LGBTQ sports fans proud at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
By Ken Schultz | December 30, 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, 2021