Our industry-leading database of out LGBTQ athletes at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris will include profiles of the out gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and nonbinary athletes.
The Paralympics take place Aug. 28-Sept. 8. In Tokyo 2021 there were 36 out Paralympians, and 12 in Rio in 2016. The initial list will include first-time Paralympians, as well as other Paralympics veterans who return to the Games in Paris.
Our interactive list allows you to filter by country, sport and competition category, making it easy to find and learn more about each athlete. Whether you’re looking for athletes from your home country or interested in a specific sport, our database is designed to help you connect with and support these athletes. Note: Equestrian and wheelchair rugby are nongender events, so those athletes can be found under that competition category.
The increased representation of LGBTQ athletes with disabilities in the Paralympic Games highlights substantial progress towards inclusivity and acceptance within the sports community.
Know of an out LGBTQ athlete who’s competing but not listed? Help us keep our database current by contacting us with any updates or new information. Reach out via email ([email protected]), or direct message us on Twitter/X (@outsports), Instagram (@outsports) or Facebook (OutsportsSBN). This list was compiled by Cyd Zeigler, Jim Buzinski, Karleigh Webb, and Jon Holmes of Outsports.
LGBTQ Athletes (44)
🇦🇺 Australia
Nikki Ayers
Para Rowing
Para Rowing
Al Viney
Para Rowing
Para Rowing
Maria "Maz" Strong
Para Track and Field
Para Track and Field
Anu Francis
Para Triathlon
Para Triathlon
Ben Weekes
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair Tennis
🇧🇪 Belgium
Kevin van Ham
Para Equestrian
Para Equestrian
🇧🇷 Brazil
Alana Maldonado
Para Judo
Para Judo
Mateus Assis
Para Powerlifting
Para Powerlifting
Edenia Garcia
Para Swimming
Para Swimming
Mari Gesteira
Para Swimming
Para Swimming
Patricia Pereira dos Santos
Para Swimming
Para Swimming
Debora Menezes
Para Taekwondo
Para Taekwondo
Jardênia Felix
Para Track and Field
Para Track and Field
Suzana Nahirnei
Para Track and Field
Para Track and Field
🇨🇦 Canada
Kate O'Brien
Para Cycling
Para Cycling
Tara Llanes
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Cindy Ouellet
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
🇨🇱 Chile
Francisca Mardones
Para Track and Field
Para Track and Field
🇫🇷 France
Marie Patouillet
Para Cycling
Para Cycling
Pauline Deroulede
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair Tennis
🇩🇪 Germany
Mareike Miller
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
🇬🇧 Great Britain
Emma Wiggs
Para Canoe
Para Canoe
Lauren Rowles
Para Rowing
Para Rowing
Louis Lawlor
Para Swimming
Para Swimming
Robyn Love
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Lucy Robinson
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Laurie Williams
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Lucy Shuker
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair Tennis
🇮🇸 Iceland
Mar Gunnarsson
Para Swimming
Para Swimming
🇮🇪 Ireland
Katie-George Dunlevy
Para Cycling
Para Cycling
Richael Timothy
Para Cycling
Para Cycling
🇮🇱 Israel
Moran Samuel
Para Rowing
Para Rowing
🇮🇹 Italy
🇲🇽 Mexico
Brenda Osnaya
Para Triathlon
Para Triathlon
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Bo Kramer
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Diede de Groot
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair Tennis
🇺🇸 United States
Jaleen Roberts
Para Track and Field
Para Track and Field
Hailey Danz
Para Triathlon
Para Triathlon
Monique Matthews
Sitting Volleyball
Sitting Volleyball
Josie Aslakson
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Kaitlyn Eaton
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Courtney Ryan
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
Previous Summer Games
Tokyo 2021 · Rio 2016