Gay Athletes

December 4, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Olympic figure skater Eric Radford speaks to OutSports about being gay and an athlete

Eric Radford, a 2014 Olympic figure skater, has come out publicly as gay in what is often stereotyped as "the 'gayest' sport of all," according to OutSports.

June 16, 2014

by Agata Dera

In light of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, GLAAD recognizes out soccer players

Although these athlete will not participate in the World Cup in Brazil, it is important to highlight key athletes as they help pave the pave for equality in sports all over the world.

November 22, 2013

by Taryn Little

ESPNW: Too many voices remain silent

As we get closer to the Sochi Games, fan and media attention will be drawn to U.S. athletes who are standing up and stepping forward to speak out about the policies in Russia. ESPNW's "Silence Is Not Golden" brings forward an excellent question, how many of those athletes will be women?

November 5, 2013

by Taryn Little

Georgetown says "You Can Play"

Georgetown University student-athletes debut You Can Play project video

November 5, 2013

by Taryn Little

Slam dunk! UConn women's basketball in support of LGBT inclusion

The University of Connecticut women's basketball team joins a campaign to support LGBT athletes in fight against discrimination.

November 5, 2013

by Taryn Little

Paying it forward: Openly gay track coach serving as mentor for other gay coaches

As an openly gay track coach, Porter responds to others grappling with their sexual orientation.

July 25, 2013

by Chelsea Shamy, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

Interview with Liz Carmouche: first openly gay MMA fighter, one of the first two female fighters in the UFC, and an inspiration to all

Liz Carmouche made history this past February when she became the first openly gay fighter and one of the first two female fighters in the history of the UFC. GLAAD spoke with Carmouche as she prepares to take on Jessica Andrade this weekend in her first match since UFC 157.

April 5, 2013

by Elliott Moore, Sports Intern at GLAAD

Former Ravens Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo Claims up to 4 NFL Players May Come Out at the Same Time

Brendon Ayanbadejo is currently discussing the possibility for multiple NFL athletes to come out at the same time in an effort to distribute the pressure among the players.

December 28, 2011

by Elana Stone, GLAAD's Media Field Strategist

Calling on Young Out Athletes for Documentary

Are you an out gay student athlete? Would you consider taking part in a documentary about coming out in professional sports?

Gay Athletes

Olympic figure skater Eric Radford speaks to OutSports about being gay and an athlete

In light of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, GLAAD recognizes out soccer players

ESPNW: Too many voices remain silent

Georgetown says "You Can Play"

Slam dunk! UConn women's basketball in support of LGBT inclusion

Paying it forward: Openly gay track coach serving as mentor for other gay coaches

Interview with Liz Carmouche: first openly gay MMA fighter, one of the first two female fighters in the UFC, and an inspiration to all

Former Ravens Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo Claims up to 4 NFL Players May Come Out at the Same Time

Calling on Young Out Athletes for Documentary

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