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)

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🇦🇺 Australia

Nikki Ayers

Para Rowing

Para Rowing

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Three rowing gold medals for out gay athletes at Paralympics, as Lauren Rowles secures three-peat

This gay world champion will be headed to Paris this summer now out and proud

Al Viney

Para Rowing

Para Rowing

Three rowing gold medals for out gay athletes at Paralympics, as Lauren Rowles secures three-peat

Out rower Al Viney hopes to add a medal to her rekindled athletic career at Paralympics

Anu Francis

Para Triathlon

Para Triathlon

Gay triathlete Anu Francis finds her Paralympics niche as top medal contender

Ben Weekes

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis

A record number of out gay men competed at the Paralympics. It was a huge jump.

Gay tennis player Ben Weekes is fired up for his sixth Paralympics

🇧🇪 Belgium

Kevin van Ham

Para Equestrian

Para Equestrian

A record number of out gay men competed at the Paralympics. It was a huge jump.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Alana Maldonado

Para Judo

Para Judo

Few athletes win back-to-back golds. This out judo athlete just did it.

Out Paralympic gold medalist Alana Maldonado wants to add to her collection in Paris

Mateus Assis

Para Powerlifting

Para Powerlifting

A record number of out gay men competed at the Paralympics. It was a huge jump.

Patricia Pereira dos Santos

Para Swimming

Para Swimming

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Mari Gesteira

Para Swimming

Para Swimming

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Debora Menezes

Para Taekwondo

Para Taekwondo

Paralympian Debora Menezes looks for taekwondo gold with girlfriend cheering her on

🇨🇦 Canada

Kate O'Brien

Para Cycling

Para Cycling

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Two Team LGBTQ athletes on the podium in first medal event of Paris Paralympics

Canadian cyclist Kate O’Brien back at Paralympics after marrying her wife and welcoming their first child

🇨🇱 Chile

🇫🇷 France

Marie Patouillet

Para Cycling

Para Cycling

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Out gay cyclist kisses partner after winning gold at Paralympics and then nearly faints on podium

Two Team LGBTQ athletes on the podium in first medal event of Paris Paralympics

Dimitri Pavade

Para Track and Field

Para Track and Field

Dimitri Pavade's Instagram account

A record number of out gay men competed at the Paralympics. It was a huge jump.

Paralympian Dimitri Pavade comes out as gay in the midst of the Paris Paralympics

🇩🇪 Germany

🇬🇧 Great Britain

Emma Wiggs

Para Canoe

Para Canoe

Gay paddler dedicates Paris Paralympics medals to her wife in emotional anniversary message

Lauren Rowles

Para Rowing

Para Rowing

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Three rowing gold medals for out gay athletes at Paralympics, as Lauren Rowles secures three-peat

Gay rowing champion Lauren Rowles celebrates new world best time at Paralympics

World champion Lauren Rowles speaks up for ‘scared’ LGBTQ athletes after award win

Louis Lawlor

Para Swimming

Para Swimming

A record number of out gay men competed at the Paralympics. It was a huge jump.

Lucy Shuker

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis

Christine and the Queens, out gay flagbearers bring joyous queer vibes to Paralympics Opening Ceremony

🇮🇸 Iceland

Mar Gunnarsson

Para Swimming

Para Swimming

A record number of out gay men competed at the Paralympics. It was a huge jump.

Gay swimmer Mar Gunnarsson lets the post-race tears flow in Paris

Christine and the Queens, out gay flagbearers bring joyous queer vibes to Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Gay athlete who will compete at Paralympics is also an acclaimed singer-songwriter

🇮🇪 Ireland

Katie-George Dunlevy

Para Cycling

Para Cycling

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Tears of joy after gay cyclist wins her fourth Paralympics gold medal

Ireland’s Katie-George Dunlevy, who hid being gay ‘for years’, pushes on for fourth Paralympics

🇮🇱 Israel

Moran Samuel

Para Rowing

Para Rowing

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Three rowing gold medals for out gay athletes at Paralympics, as Lauren Rowles secures three-peat

🇮🇹 Italy

Valentina Petrillo

Para Track and Field

Para Track and Field

Valentina Petrillo's Instagram account

Trans pioneer Valentina Petrillo basks in her Paralympic dream and looks to the next goal

First trans Paralympian says she was shown only love by athletes and fans

Trans sprinter Valentina Petrillo falls short of both finals in her Paralympics events

Valentina Petrillo will be first out transgender athlete at Paralympics, a trans woman in para track and field

🇲🇽 Mexico

Brenda Osnaya

Para Triathlon

Para Triathlon

Gay para-triathlete proposes to partner on Paralympics finish line

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Bo Kramer

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Bo Kramer says shooting hoops was ‘love at first sight’ and targets more Dutch success at Paralympics

Diede de Groot

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis

Stunner! Out World No. 1 goes down in a rematch for the ages.

Out Dutch tennis star Diede de Groot takes silver in Paralympics doubles

Out wheelchair tennis superstar Diede de Groot looks to mine more gold at Paralympics

🇺🇸 United States

Christie Raleigh Crossley

Para Swimming

Para Swimming

Christie Raleigh Crossley's Instagram account

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Amidst controversy, this USA nonbinary swimmer has won the most medals for Team LGBTQ at the Paris Paralympics

Jaleen Roberts

Para Track and Field

Para Track and Field

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Hailey Danz

Para Triathlon

Para Triathlon

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

Hailey Danz wins triathlon at her third Paralympics, giving Team LGBTQ its fifth gold in Paris

Paralympian Hailey Danz is out, proud and in love as she goes for gold in Paris

Monique Matthews

Sitting Volleyball

Sitting Volleyball

Three-Peat! Out Paralympic captain Monique Matthews, Team USA claim third-straight gold

USA Paralympic volleyball star Monique Matthews a champion for trans visibility

Courtney Ryan

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

USA women’s wheelchair basketball is ‘Ballin Out,’ advances to gold-medal match

Mixed fortunes so far for U.S. women’s wheelchair basketball team at Paralympics

Out wheelchair basketball player Courtney Ryan looks to add Paralympic gold to her medal collection

Kaitlyn Eaton

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

USA women’s wheelchair basketball is ‘Ballin Out,’ advances to gold-medal match

‘Ballin Out’ director Michiel Thomas forges groundbreaking LGBTQ-athlete docuseries

Meet the ‘Ballin Out’ LGBTQ women of Team USA Wheelchair Basketball

Josie Aslakson

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count

USA women’s wheelchair basketball is ‘Ballin Out,’ advances to gold-medal match

Mixed fortunes so far for U.S. women’s wheelchair basketball team at Paralympics

‘Ballin Out’ director Michiel Thomas forges groundbreaking LGBTQ-athlete docuseries