Mitcham on
AussieBum Team?

The Australian website SameSame.com.au is reporting that gay diver Matthew Mitcham -- who took home a gold medal last month at the Beijing Olympics -- is very close to nabbing his first endorsement deal.

If reports are true, Mitcham would be the new celebrity sponsor for aussieBum, an Australian underwear and swimwear company.

"We were fortunate enough to meet Matthew prior to competing in the Beijing Olympics," aussieBum founder Sean Ashby told the website, without confirming a deal. "Everyone in the company watched Matthew dive. To witness this man winning gold was a moment we will talk about with great pride -- an Australian who chose to believe in himself."

Mitcham recently signed with Grand Slam International, a management company that represents Australian swimmers Ian Thorpe and Leisel Jones. (Neal Broverman, The Advocate)