Greg Louganis to Auction Three Olympic Medals to Benefit HIV/AIDS Group
The gay diver said each of the medals, and one very special speedo, up for auction has a story to tell.
JUNE 13, 2023
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A Backward Three–Somersault Tuck (With a Twist)
Diving's a sport where splashes are ordinarily discouraged. But Australian Matthew Mitcham's decision to come out of the closet has attracted the whole world's attention to this top-ranked jock's shot at Olympic gold.
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An Olympic Marriage Proposal Says 'Love Wins' to the World
The engagement of a women's rugby player at the Rio Olympic Games is a heartwarming victory for the international LGBT community.
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AUGUST 9, 2016
The Olympic Spirit Includes LGBT People This Time
Out Olympians are already winning medals, shaping our culture, and setting unusual records.
AUGUST 9, 2016
Greg Louganis Proved What Is Possible For Athletes Living With HIV
"I didn't think I'd see 30, honestly," the four-time Olympic gold medal-winner says.
APRIL 19, 2022
Gay Aussie Diver Breaks Chinese Streak
After narrowly missing out on qualifying for the three-meter springboard finals earlier this week, out Australian diver Matthew Mitcham took home the gold in the 10-meter platform competition, preventing the Chinese from taking gold in all eight diving categories.
AUGUST 23, 2008
Why NBC Sports Never Noted Tom Daley Is an Out Athlete
His fiance, Dustin Lance Black, tells The Advocate that being out and visible makes a big difference to young LGBT people.
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AUGUST 9, 2016
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.
JUNE 27, 2022
Tom Daley goes down on all fours to test new Olympic beds
Gay fans instantly awarded the Olympic diver a gold medal for his experiment.
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People of the Year: Tina Fey, Matthew Mitcham, Steve Hildebrand
This week, Advocate.com is going to highlight our remaining "People of the Year", who range from activists to entertainers, politicians to students. Today, we take a look at comedian Tina Fey, Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham, and Obama strategist Steve Hildebrand.
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SPORTS: Airborne Grace
What did you do this weekend? Tom Daley and competitors from around the globe flew through the air in agonized elegance an the 19th FINA Diving World Cup in China.
JULY 21, 2014
Team LGBT: Week One Wrap Up
They played, they scored, they medaled. Here's where Team LGBT stands after the first week at the Olympic games.
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AUGUST 3, 2012
Olympic Diver Tom Daley Has Been Awarded an OBE
The out athlete has pledged to use the honor to support LGBTQ+ and other marginalized people.
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Gay Diver Tom Daley Wins First Gold Medal, Vows to 'Carry On'
Daley already won two bronze medals at previous Olympic Games.
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Olympian Tom Daley Talks Fatherhood, Coming Out, and Being an Advocate
Gold medalist Daley tells Pride Today's Stephen Walker that fatherhood helped make him a better athlete.
MAY 20, 2022
Matt’s Next Act
Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham wowed the world with his win last August, but half a year later -- with no major endorsements yet -- he's ready to prove his gold medal is much more than a flash in the pan.
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