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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Gay Diver Tom Daley Wins First Gold Medal, Vows to 'Carry On'

Daley already won two bronze medals at previous Olympic Games. 

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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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.

The Olympic Spirit Includes LGBT People This Time

Out Olympians are already winning medals, shaping our culture, and setting unusual records.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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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