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Joe Biden sends queer lawmakers & LGBTQ+ allies to Paris Olympics

President Joe Biden is showing LGBTQ+ allyship as elite athletes compete from France on the world’s stage.

Paris Olympics will give out 300,000 condoms to athletes, continuing long-held tradition

300,000 condoms will be available in the Paris Olympic Village, returning to tradition after the IOC issued an intimacy ban and social distancing orders for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. hurdles star Trey Cunningham comes out as gay: 'I had to take my time'

Cunningham did not qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympics but is ranked 11th in the world in the men's 110-meter hurdle race.

Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100-meter, earning spot at Paris Olympics

The fastest woman in the world will finally represent the United States at the Olympics.

Lia Thomas isn't allowed to compete in Olympic events or elite women's races 'for the time being'

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has lost her discrimination lawsuit against World Aquatics.

No, transphobes, Lia Thomas didn't cause the U.S. swimming team to almost quit

A false Facebook post claiming the U.S. women's swimming team threatened to quit if trans athlete Lia Thomas was allowed to try out have been debunked.

Queer Woman Sha’Carri Richardson Is Now Fastest Woman in the World

Richardson's comeback is just in time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Olympic Swimmer Dan Jervis Comes Out as Gay

The Olympian, who placed fifth in his event in Tokyo last year, says he wants to be a role model for other LGBTQ+ people.

Tom Daley Is 'Furious' Over International Swimming's Trans Ban

"Anyone that's told they can't compete or can't do something they love just because of who they are, it's not on," the Olympic champ said.

Canada Wins Olympic Gold in Women's Ice Hockey at Beijing 2022

It's the most LGBTQ+ inclusive Winter Olympic team of all time.

9 Stories from Queer Figure Skaters in Their Own Words

Figure skating might seem like a queer-friendly space, but over the years a culture of fear has stopped skaters from coming out.

Sha'Carri Richardson Accuses Olympics of Doping Double Standard

The athlete questioned why she went through a ban derailing her Olympic dreams over a positive doping test while Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been allowed to participate after hers.

Ice Dancer Guillaume Cizeron Sets World Record, Wins Olympic Gold

The gay skater is the second known LGBTQ+ athlete to win a medal at the 2022 Olympics. 

Watch Nathan Chen Win 2022 Olympic Gold Ice Skating to Elton John Hits

"Congratulations Nathan Chen for winning Gold skating to Rocket Man in the free skate finals in Beijing," John tweeted after the win.

Watch Jason Brown's Emotional Free Skate at 2022 Beijing Olympics

The high-scoring performance was a tribute to his Jewish heritage set to the music of Schindler's List. 

Out Skater Brittany Bowe Serves as Team USA Flag Bearer

The speed skater and bronze medalist held the honor along with curler John Shuster. 

Ireen Wüst Just Became 1st Olympian to Win Gold at 5 Olympic Games

The speed skater has six Olympic gold medals total.

These LGBTQ+ Winter Olympians Are Heating Up the Games in Beijing

LGBTQ+ athletes prepare to push boundaries at this year’s Winter Olympics, even amid boycotts against host country China.

Gus Kenworthy Is Heading to the Beijing Winter Olympics for the U.K.

The skier joins the "record number" of out LGBTQ+ athletes vying for the gold at the games.