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2012 olympics

Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights

The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.

Out British Boxer Nicola Adams Wins Gold — Again

She's the first Brit to successfully defend an Olympic boxing championship since 1924.

Gay Couples Feel Free to Hold Hands at London Olympics

Volunteers getting trained for the London Summer Olympics are now prepared to handle complaints of same-sex PDAs.

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

Daley already won two bronze medals at previous Olympic Games. 

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.

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.

Thirteen-Year-Old Diver With Two Dads Hopes to Make It to Olympics

The youngest ever person to qualify for the U.S. Olympic diving trials, Jordan Pisey Windle will serve as grand marshal of central Indiana's pride festival.

Olympic History Made: First Gold Medals for Same-Sex Spouses

Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh, members of the gold-winning British women's field hockey team, made Friday night one for the record books.

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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NBC Criticized for Editing of Olympics Speech

The network removed part of International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach's comments against discrimination.

Olympic Diver Robert Paez Comes Out

Robert Paez, a Venezuelan athlete, penned a moving coming-out letter, which stressed the importance of living openly as gay.